Special Projects - Event Coordinator (Temporary)

American River College, a part of the Los Rios Community College District, is a well-established educational institution located in Sacramento, California. Serving a diverse student population, the college is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment. The college thrives through its dedication to academic excellence, community engagement, and cultural diversity. American River College offers a wide range of academic programs and services aimed at helping students achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. The college is situated at 4700 College Oak Drive in Sacramento, a location that is easily accessible and equipped with modern facilities to support various activities and events.

This job opening is for a Temporary Events Coordinator position within the ARC Administrative Services department. The role is hourly, paying between $24.00 and $49.99, with the work schedule to be determined. It is a non-exempt role, meaning the incumbent will be eligible for overtime pay. The position is vital in supporting the College's campus operations by assisting with external rentals and managing miscellaneous events held at the college facilities. The Events Coordinator operates under the direction of the Operations Director or Supervisor and is responsible for multiple critical tasks that ensure the smooth and effective execution of campus events.

The Events Coordinator not only plays a key logistical role but also acts as a primary liaison for visiting teams, officials, emergency personnel, media representatives, community groups, and other organizations utilizing the college's facilities. This person ensures compliance with all permit rules, regulations, terms, and conditions of use for the facilities. Responsibilities also include event setup assistance, unlocking and securing facilities, and ensuring safety and security during events.

In addition to core event coordination duties, this role requires the ability to perform various physical tasks such as operating carts, working concessions, managing parking, handling storage and material goods, ushering, assisting football chain gang crews, scoring operations, announcing, and scoreboard keeping. The Events Coordinator must have effective customer service skills, a strong grasp of English language communication including report and correspondence writing, and comfortable performing basic arithmetic essential to their duties.

Safety is an important aspect of this position. The candidate must be able to follow safety procedures, operate various tools and equipment, and work under physically demanding conditions that may include exposure to inclement weather, chemicals, and heavy lifting. A valid California driver’s license is required to operate district vehicles. The position demands an individual with an equity-minded focus who is responsive and sensitive to the varied backgrounds of community college students, fostering an inclusive educational and work environment.

The position's temporary nature means that employment is limited to a maximum of 135 days or 960 hours within any fiscal year. The role begins on or about July 7, 2026, and applications are accepted until the position is filled. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave accrual, earning one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. American River College encourages applicants authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to contribute to a vibrant college community by managing and supporting diverse events. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys dynamic work environments, values teamwork, and demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion.