Lead Campus Events Specialist (On-Site)

California State University, Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

CalPERS retirement

CSU tuition waiver

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking a Senior Events Specialist to plan and coordinate large, complex campus events. You will collaborate with the Director of Events and campus partners to ensure successful events, from budgeting and vendor management to day-of coordination and post-event analysis.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of event planning experience, with strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related area and four (4) years of relevant experience.
• An advanced degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate logistics for large, complex campus events.
• Develop event plans, timelines, site plans, and staffing plans.
• Coordinate with designers, vendors, Facilities, Police, and other partners to confirm requirements.
• Lead day-of coordination and serve as primary contact for vendors and staff.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and payments; monitor event components.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

25Live

Microsoft Office

Online calendars/Outlook

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking a Senior Events Specialist to plan and coordinate large, complex campus events. You will collaborate with the Director of Events and campus partners to ensure successful events, from budgeting and vendor management to day-of coordination and post-event analysis.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of event planning experience, with strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.