Remote-Ready Event Operations Coordinator

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Santa Cruz is seeking an Event Operations Coordinator to manage a portfolio of university, nonprofit, and external events at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. You will serve as the primary client contact for assigned events and act as onsite representative when the Director is away.

The role supports wedding and other complex events, leading a small team of student employees and refining systems to drive revenue and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training, ideally in hospitality or event coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events / projects concurrently.
• Strong client-service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems in real time.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships from inquiry through post-event follow-up for university, nonprofit, and external events.
• Lead planning meetings, timelines, floor plans, staffing, vendor logistics including catering and AV.
• Supervise ~2–3 student employees, schedule shifts, and train in venue operations and safety.

Job description

UC Santa Cruz is seeking an Event Operations Coordinator to manage a portfolio of university, nonprofit, and external events at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. You will serve as the primary client contact for assigned events and act as onsite representative when the Director is away.

The role supports wedding and other complex events, leading a small team of student employees and refining systems to drive revenue and efficiency.