Impactful Special Events Coordinator

Purdue Research Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

10 paid holidays

Vacation accrual up to 22 days/year

Employer 403(b)/Roth plans

Descripción de la vacante

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to join the Special Events department. This full-time role supports planning and execution of high-level events on and off campus, coordinating with vendors, staff, and volunteers to ensure successful execution aligned with Purdue For Life Foundation’s mission.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and at least one year of event planning or hospitality experience, with evenings, weekends, and travel regularly required.

Formación

• Must have working knowledge of event logistics, scheduling, and vendor coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and stay detail oriented.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to creative guest experience ideas under senior team guidance.
• Support planning and execution of high-level events on and off campus.
• Assist in event documentation (run of shows, budgets, space diagrams) and maintain event files.
• Provide onsite coordination support including facilities, catering, A/V, signage and displays.
• Coordinate with volunteers and event staff to ensure smooth execution.
• Manage attendee lists, nametag creation, check-in materials, and post-event coding.
• Collaborate with Executive Assistant for Special Events on invoices, bills, and work orders.

Conocimientos

Event logistics

Vendor coordination

Scheduling

Communication

MS Word & Excel

Team collaboration

Educación

Associate's degree

Descripción del empleo

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to join the Special Events department. This full-time role supports planning and execution of high-level events on and off campus, coordinating with vendors, staff, and volunteers to ensure successful execution aligned with Purdue For Life Foundation’s mission.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and at least one year of event planning or hospitality experience, with evenings, weekends, and travel regularly required.