The Huntington

Special Events Coordinator

Pasadena, CA, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.00 - $24.60
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Hybrid remote work schedule
Paid Time Off
Staff discounts
Free admission to museums and cultural institutions
Free monthly guest passes

Job Description

The Huntington is a distinguished collections-based research and educational institution established in 1919. It is renowned for its world-class library, art, and botanical collections that serve to support and promote research and education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science. Open to the public, The Huntington provides a unique environment where diverse audiences can engage with its extraordinary resources. With a commitment to intellectual curiosity, collaboration, stewardship, belonging, and integrity, The Huntington fosters a culture that values knowledge, lifelong learning, teamwork, ethical principles, and inclusivity.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
  • 1-2 years of event production and/or hospitality experience
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Well-organized and detail oriented
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to problem-solve and adapt to unexpected circumstances
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Able to manage multiple tasks and projects
  • Able to work nights and weekends
  • Physical ability to lift, move, or pull up to 30 pounds
  • Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
  • 1-2 years of event production and/or hospitality experience
  • Experience working in a non-profit or museum setting preferred
  • Interest in marketing and event sales preferred
  • Experience with EMS Software and Social Tables Diagramming Software preferred
  • Knowledge of SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Click Up, and Zoom preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Well-organized and detail oriented
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituents
  • Ability to problem-solve and adapt to unexpected circumstances
  • Motivated self-starter with a passion for providing excellent customer service
  • Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects while maintaining a positive and calm demeanor
  • Proficient in the latest versions of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Able to work nights and weekends
  • Physical ability to lift, move, or pull up to 30 pounds.

Job Duties

  • Works with Huntington programmers, volunteers, community partners, and clients to assist with the booking, planning, coordination, and management of events
  • Coordinates event-related logistics including, but not limited to, rentals, catering, and staffing
  • Works with Huntington service departments to schedule and organize event needs and personnel
  • Assists with event administration, including fielding phone calls, preparing proposals, contract routing, expense processing, and invoicing functions
  • Organizes program requirements in coordination with guest speakers and presenters
  • Coordinates day-of logistics
  • Serves as an administrator of The Huntington’s event database which includes the management of event inventory and the scheduling of all Huntington programs, activities, projects, and events occurring on campus
  • Manages The Huntington’s event database to ensure it remains current and accurate
  • Works with staff, internally and externally, to ensure compliance of conditional use permit regulations, and implement all Huntington event policies and protocol
  • Schedules and leads software trainings on a consistent basis
  • Other duties as assigned include some physical work such as moving A/V equipment, chairs, tables, décor, etc.

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Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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