Hybrid Summer Events & Conferences Assistant

Chatham; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University is seeking an Events and Conferences Services Assistant for Summer 2026. This role supports the planning and execution of events, ideal for organized students eager to gain experience in event management. Responsibilities include managing event logistics, assisting with social media, and providing support to the Events Manager. The position allows flexibility in hours and combines remote and in-person work. Students must be available for approximately 20 hours per week from May to August, and experience with event planning is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current student status required, undergraduate and graduate students welcome.
• Experience with in-person events preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) mandatory.
• Detail-oriented, organized, able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Events Manager for events.
• Manage internal and external event communications.
• Assist with facility setup and catering requests.
• Create content for Events Services social media.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Event planning

Customer service

Microsoft Office Suite

Social Media (Instagram)

Zoom Pro

Microsoft Teams

Communication skills

Education

Current student (undergraduate or graduate)

Tools

MyChatham

Eventbrite

ASTRA

Catertrax

Job description

Chatham University is seeking an Events and Conferences Services Assistant for Summer 2026. This role supports the planning and execution of events, ideal for organized students eager to gain experience in event management. Responsibilities include managing event logistics, assisting with social media, and providing support to the Events Manager. The position allows flexibility in hours and combines remote and in-person work. Students must be available for approximately 20 hours per week from May to August, and experience with event planning is preferred.