Job Description:

Events CoordinatorExecutive Director/Endowed Chair Newcomb Institute

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Events Coordinator will serve as the point person for all events organized by Newcomb Institute and the Newcomb Alumnae Association. They will oversee the Newcomb Institute room reservation system and event services student workers, and will manage special events, including an annual awards ceremony, reunion and homecoming events, and multiple endowed lecture series, as well as conferences and symposia. They will develop and enforce policies and procedures around use of Newcomb Institute spaces for events, manage the online room reservation system, and manage student workers to support event logistics. The Event Coordinator will be an experienced, take charge professional with the ability to manage administration and logistics in a busy special events environment, taking the lead on up to 50 events per year. They must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision, and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The Event Coordinator should have a love for special event management, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external constituents.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, and two years of directly related experience.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

1.Degree in Hospitality Management, Public Relations, Marketing or related field2.Event planning experience in a university setting.3.At least 3 years experience coordinating special events.4.Demonstrated commitment to Newcomb Institute mission and vision.

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