Career Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Open, Illinois
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted: 08-Apr-25
Location: Ames, Iowa
Type: Full Time
Salary: Starting around $45,000
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Internal Number: R16788
Looking to jumpstart your career in event operations? Join the Memorial Union team at Iowa State University as an Evening Event Operations Coordinator and be part of the action behind campus events. This is an opportunity to use your already acquired skills and gain hands-on experience in an energetic, engaging environment where no two days are the same.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (No weekends!)
Benefits: Available on day one!
Why This Role? You'll play a key role in ensuring events run smoothly, working alongside event planners, custodial staff, and AV teams to create seamless experiences.
Learn more about the Memorial Union:
https://www.mu.iastate.edu/meetings-and-events
What You’ll Do
Set up and manage event spaces for gatherings of up to 500 attendees.
Oversee the student information desk and support student employees.
Assist with parking ramp operations and guest inquiries during peak evening hours.
Utilize reservation and diagramming software to adjust event layouts.
Provide on-the-spot problem-solving and customer service to ensure successful events.
This role is perfect for someone eager to build a career in event planning. If you’re ready to grow in the field, apply today!
Example of Duties
Plans, coordinates, publicizes, and implements events, conferences, conventions, meetings, etc.
Facilitates event production.
Coordinates logistics such as electrical, custodial, staging, lighting, sound, concessions, catering, security, transportation, and safety.
Coordinates event staffing, which may include hiring and supervising event staff.
Consults with clients on event planning.
Coordinates contracts and letters of agreement for services and events.
Markets services and venues to generate revenue.
Creates strategies to increase utilization, events, and services.
May assign work to other support staff.
Level Guidelines
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Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
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Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
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Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
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Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
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Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
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May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
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May provide guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic Event Planning: Familiarity with planning, coordinating, and overseeing logistics for events.
AV Support: Basic knowledge of audio/visual equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
Software Skills: Experience with diagramming software like EMS or similar tools for room layout adjustments.
Event Coordination: Ability to support event planning and execution, including scheduling, vendor coordination, and on-site management.
Policy and Safety Compliance: Knowledge of organizational policies and safety regulations relevant to event management.
