Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $23.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
tax-advantaged savings accounts
Job Description
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a renowned public research university dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated as a source of strength, creativity, and innovation. As one of the leading educational institutions in the United States, UW-Madison fosters excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and commitment to diversity, providing a vibrant community for students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The university is deeply committed to public service and serves Wisconsin and the global community through its wide range of academic and cultural programs. Employees at UW-Madison benefit from a supportive work culture that values individual... Show More
Job Requirements
- A minimum of one year of professional event planning experience
- ability to interpret and apply complex policies, procedures, and practices
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to supervise student employees
- capacity to manage multiple concurrent events
- flexibility to work occasional nights or weekends to support events
- ability to work 100 percent on-site at Memorial Union
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of professional event planning experience
- experience with event management software
- experience working directly with customers to plan events
- experience with hybrid or virtual meeting planning
Job Duties
- Monitor and process event related transactions and event data and records
- communicate with customers to determine event details and requirements, evaluate requests, recommend service plans and pricing, and provide status updates
- greet customers and guests, assist with registration, answer questions, and refer complex issues to appropriate entities
- schedule logistics and secure resources for all aspects of events including space, vendors, and staff
- coordinate details and resolve operational issues
- assist with planning and creation of promotional materials and resources for events
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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