Part-time Events Coordinator

The Highlights:

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, the Events Coordinator is responsible for planning and executing events for both internal and external groups of The Theatre School. The Events Coordinator collaborates with the Production Manager to manage scheduling of events within The Theatre School and university spaces and manages all logistics of events such as registration, programming, catering, audio/visual needs, and staffing. The Events Coordinator collaborates with the Business Operations Manager on contracting for rentals of The Theatre School spaces.

What You'll Do:

1. Arranges, plans, and promotes special events for The Theatre School including annual events like Graduate Showcase, convocation, Scholarship Awards, as well as ad hoc activities like community celebrations and milestones.

2. Processes event requests from Theatre School faculty, staff, and student groups. Manages rentals and cross-departmental collaborations. Responsible for event intake and the creation and execution of event plans.

3. Plans and oversees staffing of events in collaboration with other relevant staff like the Production Manager and Manager of Audience Services. Supervise student workers, specifically in terms of event-based projects and planning.

Supervises student workers, specifically in terms of event-based project and planning.

What You'll Need:

-Bachelor’s degree and minimum 1 year professional experience in event planning or management.
• Excellent organization and planning skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communications skills, both written and oral, and demonstrated tact and diplomacy.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and other related computer software.
• Ability to work under pressure, respond positively to deadlines and proactively contribute to team efforts.

Occasional evening and weekend work to support The Theatre School events or rentals.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $26.25/hr to $26.25/hr.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Part-Time Benefits
  

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Vincentian Mission:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.