Signature Arts Events Coordinator - Part Time

Vcujobs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

VCU School of the Arts seeks a part-time Event Coordinator to serve as the primary contact for planning, coordination and execution of events for VCUarts. This role reports to the Director of Communications and Marketing and partners with Development and Alumni Relations to deliver professional, on-brand experiences.

Based on the Richmond campus, the position starts on-site for six months with potential for a hybrid structure up to two remote days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent demonstrated by education and experience.
• Proven experience in event planning and coordination.
• Strong diplomacy, professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of VCUarts events including Dean's office and ceremonies.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, logistics, and staffing plans.
• Coordinate with communications and leadership to align events with priorities and branding.
• Ensure on-site operations, checklists and post-event evaluation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Flexibility

Customer-service mindset

Diplomacy

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public relations, hospitality, or communications

Tools

Slack

Asana

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

VCU School of the Arts seeks a part-time Event Coordinator to serve as the primary contact for planning, coordination and execution of events for VCUarts. This role reports to the Director of Communications and Marketing and partners with Development and Alumni Relations to deliver professional, on-brand experiences.

Based on the Richmond campus, the position starts on-site for six months with potential for a hybrid structure up to two remote days weekly.