Event and Communications Coordinator (6292U), Institute of Governmental Studies - 84293
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $82,000.00 - $94,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Retirement Plan
Employee Resource Groups
Tuition Assistance
Job Description
The University of California, Berkeley is a world-renowned institution committed to fostering an inclusive and thriving community for its diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Established in 1868, Berkeley has a long-standing history of academic and research excellence combined with a powerful public mission that advances equity and social justice. As a hub of intellectual innovation and social impact, the campus fosters openness, freedom, and belonging, encouraging all individuals to realize their full potential within a supportive environment. UC Berkeley's employee culture promotes ongoing learning and professional growth, supported by numerous employee resource groups and a minimum of 80 hours... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience
- Experience in event management for in-person, virtual and hybrid events
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and political acumen
- Excellent writing and graphic design skills
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Knowledge of supervising student teams
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
- Skill in strategic communications and media outreach
- Proficiency with digital tools such as Drupal, MailChimp, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media platforms
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external vendors
- Experience working under tight deadlines and managing budgets
- Experience developing communications content for varied audiences
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience
- Excellent event management skills for diverse event formats
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
- Ability to make sound judgments and decisions
- Experience meeting budget and time constraints
- Proficiency in designing promotional and social media content
- Experience supervising and motivating teams
- Attention to detail and multitasking abilities
- Skills in strategic communications planning and implementation
- Expertise with Drupal, Social Media Analytics, MailChimp, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Google Suite
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
- Ability to produce clear materials under tight deadlines
Job Duties
- Plan, organize, implement and publicize live-streamed, hybrid, and in-person events such as symposia, conferences, workshops, trainings, advisory meetings, and VIP briefings
- Coordinate and co-facilitate multi-day experiential learning programs such as Democracy Camp
- Manage audio/visual and technical support for all events and conduct staff training
- Facilitate communications including designing promotional materials, managing public announcements, and updating digital resources like websites and social media platforms
- Manage event logistics including room reservations, participant registration, catering, travel reimbursements, vendor payments, and parking
- Monitor event budgeting and procurement including tracking banquet orders and vendor contracts
- Develop and implement publicity and social media strategies and maintain media distribution lists
- Serve as liaison to media relations and track media presence
- Support development and fundraising activities including content creation and dissemination
- Supervise and train student workers assisting with events and communications
- Ensure compliance with University policies
- Prepare newsletters and oversee content development production schedules
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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