Strategic Outreach & Events Coordinator

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s Myers-Lawson School of Construction seeks an Outreach and Events Coordinator to plan, organize, and execute high-quality events for students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners. You will manage engagement programs and ensure branding aligns with VT standards.

The role requires coordinating logistics, inventories, and promotional materials, with occasional evenings or weekends to support events. A criminal-conviction check is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events aligned with the school’s outreach objectives and brand.
• Coordinate venues, lodging, transportation, and catering logistics for events.
• Provide logistical support for faculty site visits, field trips, and summer camps.

Skills

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Logistics coordination

Higher education experience

Education

Master’s degree or bachelor with commensurate experience

Job description

Virginia Tech’s Myers-Lawson School of Construction seeks an Outreach and Events Coordinator to plan, organize, and execute high-quality events for students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners. You will manage engagement programs and ensure branding aligns with VT standards.

The role requires coordinating logistics, inventories, and promotional materials, with occasional evenings or weekends to support events. A criminal-conviction check is required.