Senior Events Lead for Campus & Donor Events

California State University, Bakersfield; California; On-site; USD 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision coverage

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

Vacation days

Sick leave accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking an experienced Senior Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute large campus and donor events on-site. You will collaborate with the Director of Events and campus partners, manage budgets, and supervise staff and volunteers.

You will work with internal departments and external clients to ensure events run smoothly and align with university policies and fundraising goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate logistics of large, complex events in collaboration with the Director of Events and campus partners.
• Lead day-of coordination for assigned events.
• Coordinate with vendors, campus partners, and staff to confirm requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Monitor event budgets, contracts, and payments to ensure successful implementation.
• Provide lead direction to Event Specialists, student staff, and volunteers.
• Assist with annual operating budgets and event debriefs to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with President’s Office, CSUB Foundation, and external clients on events.
• Maintain event venue information in 25Live and manage external-client requests.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Communication

Leadership

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Tools

25Live

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking an experienced Senior Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute large campus and donor events on-site. You will collaborate with the Director of Events and campus partners, manage budgets, and supervise staff and volunteers.

You will work with internal departments and external clients to ensure events run smoothly and align with university policies and fundraising goals.