Strategic Outreach & Events Coordinator

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Tech's Myers‑Lawson School of Construction seeks an Outreach and Events Coordinator to lead planning, logistics, and execution of events serving students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the role also manages promotional inventory, supports site visits and camps, and may require some evening or weekend work to ensure successful engagement while upholding VT brand standards.

Formación

• Master’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, hospitality, event management, or related field (or a bachelor’s with commensurate experience).
• Experience managing events and/or working with alumni/external stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating venues, lodging, transportation, and catering for multiple events annually.
• Experience in higher education, advancement, or nonprofit event planning.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and execute high-quality events aligning with outreach goals.
• Coordinate venues, catering, lodging, transportation, and on-site logistics.
• Manage promotional inventory and branded merchandise.
• Provide logistical support for faculty site visits, field trips, and camps.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Experience in higher education or nonprofit event planning

Herramientas

CRM systems (Salesforce, etc.)

Descripción del empleo

Virginia Tech's Myers‑Lawson School of Construction seeks an Outreach and Events Coordinator to lead planning, logistics, and execution of events serving students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the role also manages promotional inventory, supports site visits and camps, and may require some evening or weekend work to ensure successful engagement while upholding VT brand standards.