Events Coordinator

P/T Event Coordinator
Pay $27hr
Location NYC 10003
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Hours: 15 to 20 hours per week

Job Title: Events Coordinator


We have an opening for a Part Time events coordinator in our Journalism department. This person should be comfortable being on-campus for all the hours that they're needed, but there aren't specific days and times because the events vary. Sometimes notice is given 1 month in advance and other times, only have a few days' notice. There could be 2 events after 5pm in a week, or more than 2 events per week.

Skills: Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with individuals at all levels. Ability to make decisions under pressure. Strong attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and effectively manage the inflow of work assignments. Proficiency in word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.

Duties:
The incumbent will be the first point of contact for all events inquiries. The incumbent will work with the Journalism faculty, staff, and students to coordinate and implement programs, events, and communications.

• This includes but is not limited to developing plans, executing logistics, and ensuring activities/events are on schedule and in keeping with defined objectives while continuously improving their execution.
• Oversee the administration of all programmatic events in Journalism, including public events, and internal seminars, workshops, and meetings.
• Write, edit, and proofread communications content of such events across platforms (newsletters, website, social media, email invitations) while providing ongoing critical support to Concentration Directors and faculty in the planning and execution of these various events.
• May work with a variety of internal and external groups to execute programs, including but not limited to Office of Public Affairs, other departments, sponsors, donors, alumni, media outlets, photographers, videographers, graphic designers, website designers, and others.
• Student employees are often not available after 5PM when some of our events occur.