Temp Front-of-House Operations & Events Coordinator

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,262,000 - 45,130,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks an Operations and Events Coordinator for the Third Coast Foundry in San Francisco. You will ensure the space is welcoming, well-run, and aligned with policies, handling day-to-day user management, scheduling, and event support.

You will maintain space readiness, support intern management, and troubleshoot facilities issues while coordinating with building management and partners. Part-time role with hourly pay and a non-benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience in event coordination, facility operations, or university settings.
• Experience working with venture ecosystem stakeholders or academic partners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming presence for visitors, partners, and users.
• Support user and event scheduling and coordination.
• Check in users and orient them to the space while ensuring guidelines are followed.
• Monitor space usage and help resolve conflicts over shared resources.
• Maintain a professional, inviting, and tidy environment.
• Oversee day-to-day functionality of the space, including supplies and basic tech readiness checks.
• Coordinate event logistics with hosts for smooth execution of gatherings.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Event coordination

Independent work

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks an Operations and Events Coordinator for the Third Coast Foundry in San Francisco. You will ensure the space is welcoming, well-run, and aligned with policies, handling day-to-day user management, scheduling, and event support.

You will maintain space readiness, support intern management, and troubleshoot facilities issues while coordinating with building management and partners. Part-time role with hourly pay and a non-benefits package.