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Event Coordinator

Event Coordinator

Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
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Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities / Essential Functions :

1. Preplan for upcoming events as necessary.

2. Attend planning and organizing event meetings to obtain information, activities and details for specific events.

3. Plan for and executes all logistical arrangements and maintains communications with appropriate staff regarding progress including :

  • Ensure coordination of activities with other on-campus departments such as facilities, janitorial services, food services, etc.
  • Setting up the venue with displays, tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment, photography / video, catering, special needs accommodations, etc.
  • Ensuring an adequate inventory of needed supplies.
  • Requesting and ensuring adequate student worker staff is scheduled for all phases of the event.
  • Breaking or tearing down event displays and set ups.

4. Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

  • MS Office Suite
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

    None

    Experience / Education

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in a discipline related to communications, marketing, promotions, or similar program from a regionally accredited institution.
  • 1 year experience in a similar or related capacity including an overnight camp environment, youth camp, event planning, promotions, etc.
  • Must work varying schedules including evenings, holidays and weekends, and a willingness to stay overnight on campus during certain events.
  • Must pass pre-employment background investigation.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Sitting : 6-7 hours a day
  • Standing : 1-2 hours a day
  • Walking : 1-2 hours a day
  • Lifting : Occasionally
  • Carrying : Rarely
  • Pushing : Rarely
  • Bending : Rarely
  • Squatting : Rarely
  • Kneeling : Rarely
  • Climbing : Rarely
  • Reaching : Occasionally
  • Grasping : Frequently
  • Fine Eye to Hand Coordination : Continuously
  • Driving : Rarely
  • Work Environment : Office building on site. Work performed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.
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    Event Coordinator • Phoenix, AZ