Event Coordinator PT - Temporary (No benefits) - 530546

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $21.25 - Midpoint: $26.59 (Hourly N6)

Department/Organization: 217801 - Rise

Normal Work Schedule:  Varies; 10-20 hours per week

Job Summary:  The Event Coordinator oversees the implementation, execution, and follow-up for events hosted on- and off-campus on a part-time basis. Creates invitations. Selects sites. Creates seating arrangements. Negotiates with florist, caterers, event space staff, print shops, etc. Manages on-site contract staff, students, and etc.

Required Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree and some event planning or coordination experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of event planning or coordination experience; OR high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of event planning or coordination experience.

Preferred Qualifications:  Event planning experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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