Junior Event & Conference Planner

The California State University; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University, Stanislaus seeks a full-time temporary Events Coordinator to support campus-wide fundraising and conferences, including planning, on-site coordination, and post-event follow-up. The role emphasizes budget tracking, vendor management, and collaboration with campus partners.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least one year of customer service experience in events or related area; preferred experience with event contracts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with experience substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• At least 1 year direct customer service experience in events or related field.
• Experience with event contracts, leases, and expense reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing events and conferences by following established guidelines, policies, and standard practices.
• Support coordination of event logistics including facilities, equipment, scheduling, staffing, and event components.
• Coordinate event setup and tear-down activities.
• Assist with logistical arrangements such as vendor access, security coordination, parking, and site requirements.
• Support the development and maintenance of event timelines and schedules as assigned.
• Participate in pre-event, day-of-event, and post-event activities.
• Provide on-site event support to help ensure smooth operations and a positive attendee experience.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Budget tracking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

25Live

EMS

Cvent Diagramming

Social Tables

Procurement systems

Job description

The California State University, Stanislaus seeks a full-time temporary Events Coordinator to support campus-wide fundraising and conferences, including planning, on-site coordination, and post-event follow-up. The role emphasizes budget tracking, vendor management, and collaboration with campus partners.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least one year of customer service experience in events or related area; preferred experience with event contracts,