Position: External Event Coordinator
About: Seattle University is known as one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. The University Advancement Office is committed to creating an anti-racist environment that addresses and works to eliminate inequities and all forms of oppression, while celebrating different cultures.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years comparable experience in event coordination/management, hotel/conference/venue sales and operations, or hospitality; experience working with a diverse range of clientele and colleagues; demonstrate excellent project management with competing timelines, priorities, and limited budgets; demonstrate excellent attention to detail; strong customer service skills and mindset; strong verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills; ability to utilize appropriate judgment in making decisions and advising clients; computer software experience retrieving and maintaining data integrity, especially utilizing Microsoft Office applications; demonstrated ability to meet inflexible deadlines and manage multiple priorities is essential; ability to work on nights and weekends; ability to assist physically in event set up and breakdown. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits: generous leave, health plans, retirement contributions, up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, subsidized transportation benefit, wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, a wide variety of campus events, generous holiday schedule including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, paid community service leave
