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Coordinator, Special Events

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Houston City College (HCC) is a renowned community college system that serves the Greater Houston area through 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers. As one of the largest single-accredited, open-admission community colleges in the United States, HCC offers a broad spectrum of educational opportunities including associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning programs. The institution is dedicated to preparing individuals for success in an increasingly international and technological society, emphasizing inclusivity, student achievement, and community engagement. HCC is committed to providing cutting-edge academic and career tools to its diverse student population while also fostering a supportive working... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4 years of relevant work experience
  • Valid Texas Driver License
  • Ability to use MS Office programs
  • Experience in budget management
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD software
  • Proven event planning and management experience
  • Project management capability
  • Ability to work after hours including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as moving items up to 25 pounds
  • Capability to communicate effectively with others
  • Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods during shifts

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4 years relevant experience
  • Valid Texas Driver License
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs
  • Experience in budget management
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Event planning and management skills
  • Project management skills
  • Strong competency in delivering high quality work
  • Accepting responsibility
  • Customer service orientation
  • Supporting organizational goals
  • Driving continuous improvement
  • Acting with integrity
  • Critical thinking
  • Managing change
  • Effective communication

Job Duties

  • Coordinate all event planning including vendors venues staffing seating marketing catering invitations event registration and check-in
  • Participate in event implementation and deconstruction activities such as inventory checks pre- and post-event packing site set-up and walkthroughs
  • Help negotiate vendor contracts to reduce costs liability and risks
  • Coordinate a wide variety of functional areas including budget allocation and managing technical design and logistical event elements
  • Secure approvals signatures bids proposals contracts payments and other confirmations related to the special college events
  • Act as a liaison between departments and external vendors to coordinate orders and purchases ensuring timely processing and reconciling invoices to verify accuracy
  • Develop and maintain the special event activities calendar publish to relevant sites for students staff and community access

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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