Venue Sales & Events Coordinator

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Alumni Association in College Park seeks a dynamic Sales and Event Coordinator to drive bookings for the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center and manage on-site event logistics. Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, conducting client walkthroughs, drafting contracts, upselling options, coordinating vendors, and serving as the main contact for events from start to finish.

Requirements: 2 years in event or meeting management; a Bachelor's in Communications,

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in event or meeting management, fundraising or development.
• Bachelor's in Communications, Marketing, or Business preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lead management and response for assigned sites and outlets.
• Event sales/contract drafting.
• Assist Director in basic marketing duties - social media content & review gathering.
• Conduct preliminary walk-through meetings with clients.
• Attend trade show events to market the venue as a destination for potential clients.
• Manage logistics for assigned client events, including room diagrams and parking.

Skills

Event management

Client relations

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or Business

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Maryland Alumni Association in College Park seeks a dynamic Sales and Event Coordinator to drive bookings for the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center and manage on-site event logistics. Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, conducting client walkthroughs, drafting contracts, upselling options, coordinating vendors, and serving as the main contact for events from start to finish.

Requirements: 2 years in event or meeting management; a Bachelor's in Communications,