Event Specialist

Event Specialist

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Senior Technical Operations & Event Manager for East Village, the Event Specialist will be Event Management's secondary liaison for managing events in the East Village 17th Floor Conference Room, as well as assisting with events in other Event Management venues across campus. The Event Specialist will perform a variety of front of house and professional support services related to the East Village 17th Floor Conference Room, including event planning and production, elevator operations, staff management, and client support. The Event Specialist may also be called upon to assist as needed with other major events scheduled in the Curry Student Center, including the Ballroom, West Addition, Indoor Quad, and McLeod Suites.

Please note this position's schedule is event driven, which requires flexibility with hours/days worked. Availability in the evenings and on weekends is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Support the management of all day-to-day front of house and customer service needs for the East Village 17th Floor Conference Room.
• Review scheduled use of event space with the Senior Technical Operations & Event Manager and organize details for all events in East Village.
• Be present at all scheduled high-profile events in the venue.
• Coordinate venue access for clients, attendees, and external vendors. Provide access to the Presidential Conference Room when needed.
• Support and manage all House Managers, Event Assistants, and Media Service Technicians during events.
• Enforce policies and procedures related to use of university facilities and maintain the security and safety of the venue for both patrons and event staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in event management and event production for both small and large events
• Customer service and good interpersonal skills are a must, as are supervisory skills and the ability to lead and manage student staff.
• Comfortable working in a team setting.
• The ability to work in high profile and high-stress situations is needed.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

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, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Event-Specialist_R127585-1



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