Conference Services Coordinator

Hospitality and Event Services Coordinator TheHospitality and Event Services Coordinator serves as the lead staff member for planning and executing weddings, receptions, and other major campus events. This role requires a collaborative, self-directed professional who is adept at managing a wide range of responsibilities and coordinating multiple events at once. As a member of a three-person professional team, the Coordinator contributes to a shared portfolio of responsibilities that will evolve based on individual strengths and talents. The position also works closely with student staff to support Campus Scheduling and Events operations, providing hands‑on learning experiences that reflect and advance the College's mission. Assist with hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising student teams. Student teams include theCampus Scheduling office and the special events staff. Work with vendors and internal departments to coordinate set‑up, catering, and other logistical needs for events. Assist with department or other campus initiatives as needed Requirements: A bachelor's degree is required with a minimum of 1-3 years of event planning experience. Experience in wedding and large event coordination is preferred. Ability to develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with clients, both internal and external to the college. Strong customer service, time management, and communication skills. Availability to work nights and weekends is a must. Additional Information: ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Ourmission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities". By combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experience and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well‑being of our neighbors. Nationally recognized for the quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first‑rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate- and master's-level opportunities in business, physician associate studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds. COLLEGE COMMITMENTS Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Application Instructions: Applicants should submit an application, resume, and the contact information for three professional references. #J-18808-Ljbffr