Special Events Office Coordinator

Special Events Coordinator

Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in Norfolk, VA is an academic health center dedicated to achieving excellence in medical and health professions education, research and patient care. We strive to improve the health of our community and to be recognized as a national center of intellectual and clinical strength in medicine. As one of the nation’s only academic medical centers founded and funded by its local community, EVMS serves as an integral community partner to industry organizations, academic institutions, health-care entities and area municipalities, while also being a primary economic driver and health-care workforce developer for the Hampton Roads region. For more than 40 years, EVMS has translated research and discovery into better patient care, and served as a catalyst for the region’s medical renaissance. Today, along with educating physicians, we offer health professions programs designed to meet emerging health-care needs, as well as the demands of an ever-expanding health-care job market that affect lives around the block—and around the world.

The Opportunity

EVMS seeks a highly energetic professional to join an award winning development team in the role of Special Events Coordinator.  Recognized as the area’s Outstanding Nonprofit Organization in 2014 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Hampton Roads Chapter National Philanthropy Day event, EVMS has developed creative, resourceful and inspired campaigns, initiatives, projects and techniques that have grown and increased our fundraising infrastructure, program and results.

Under direction from the Associate Director of Special Events, the Special Events Coordinator (SEC) provides event coordination and administrative support for the Special Events Office. The SEC coordinates event logistics and inventory, and performs administrative and project management duties as assigned. The SEC will serve as a liaison for the campus and external parties on event issues related to use of space, rental/borrowable items, or other needs.  Must be able to anticipate project needs and resources, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision, and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree required plus three (3) years’ experience working in event coordination, event administration, customer service, and/or catering operations. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with background in higher education. Customer service-oriented individual is required.  Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments with ease, organizational skills, and great attention to detail.  Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism.  Ability to accomplish projects with minimal supervision. Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook email and web searches.

Full details about the position, requirements, and applying for this position can be found by searching for Development Operations Coordinator at this link:  http://www.evms.edu/careers

EVMS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and Drug and Tobacco Free workplace.