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Georgetown Univerisity Event Coordinator - Office of Event Management & Scheduling - Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, District Of Columbia
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Event Coordinator - Office of Event Management & Scheduling - Georgetown University Law Center
Job Overview
The Event Coordinator plans and executes various mid- and high-level events in support of the Law Center’s mission, and provides assistance to other staff members in the OEM for larger, more complex events happening both on campus and at locations off site. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Create and manage event budgets, produce timelines, and work with the event sponsor on all aspects of the program.
Plan and execute virtual and hybrid events as needed, as well as events taking place in the 9th floor convening space at 500 First Street, NW.
Support an array of events including conferences, symposia, faculty retreats, orientation, reunion and a wide variety of receptions, dinners and special events
Serve as a liaison to the Dean’s office, VIPs, alumni, faculty, students and staff
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
Reporting directly to the Director, Office of Event Management & Scheduling, the Event Coordinator supports other members of the events team as needed under the direction of the Director.
They have an integral role in the overall operations of special events, working independently on numerous events and supporting other team members as needed on a myriad of other large scale events.
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree - preference for degree in marketing, public relations, communications or a related field
At least 2 to 3 years of experience [note: consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and work experience] - preference for familiarity with working in an academic or non-profit environment
Analytical judgment, competent decision-making skills, and the ability to prioritize competing demands in an office that plans hundreds of events during the year
A high degree of autonomy and initiative, and the ability to work without close supervision
Ability interface with the public and maintain highly confidential information with professional discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) - preference for familiarity with EMS, Social Tables, and Cvent
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EEO Statement:
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .
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Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .