Events Coordinator

Events Coordinator About the Opportunity Position Summary The Events Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, andexecution of the university's global signature events and otherhigh-profile institutional programs, including Commencement,Convocation, the Global Leadership Summit, and related specialevents. This role works closely with internal stakeholders,external vendors, and event partners to ensure seamless eventdelivery and exceptional participant experiences. The positionsupports all phases of event planning and execution, from conceptdevelopment through on-site management and post-event evaluation.The Events Coordinator reports to the Director, Event Operationsand Experiential Design Producer and is a member of the InteractiveExperience team under the leadership of the Executive CreativeDirector, Interactive Experience. Key Responsibilities Assist in the planning and management of global signature eventsand institutional programs from concept through execution. Coordinate event logistics, including venue preparation,registration support, transportation, catering, audiovisualservices, and production requirements. Serve as a liaison between university departments, vendors,performers, sponsors, and external partners. Develop and maintain event timelines, production schedules,project plans, and operational documents. Manage event materials, signage, supplies, and equipmentnecessary for successful event delivery. Assist with vendor communications, contract administration,purchasing processes, and invoice tracking. Provide hands-on event support, including setup, execution,troubleshooting, and post-event breakdown. Maintain accurate event documentation, reports, databases, andproject records. Support event evaluation efforts and recommend opportunities forcontinuous improvement. Availability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed tosupport event operations. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements Strong organizational and project management skills withexceptional attention to detail. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communicationskills. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Thesuccessful candidate must be able to independently create andmanage complex spreadsheets, track event budgets and expenses,maintain registration and attendance data, develop productionschedules, and generate reports using formulas, filters, and pivottables. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word,PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. Experience with event management software and customerrelationship management (CRM) platforms, including Cvent,Salesforce, or comparable systems, is preferred. Demonstratedability to quickly learn and effectively utilize new technologyplatforms is highly desirable. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentwhile maintaining a collaborative and solutions-orientedapproach. Experience coordinating events, conferences, hospitalityprograms, or related activities preferred. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during event setupand execution. Availability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed tosupport event operations. Other duties as assigned. Position Type Temporary Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw. This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy. Pay Rate $30.22 #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeastern University