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Event Planner
$53k-68k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Week Ago
The George Washington University is Hiring an Event Planner Near Washington, DC
Posting DetailsI. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description SummaryEvents & Venues at the George Washington University (a department in the Safety & Facilities Division) designs, produces, and manages events on the Foggy Bottom Campus. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients both in the community and outside of the community. We provide spaces for our students, faculty, staff, and guests to host events, meetings, and gatherings. We highlight university traditions, produce memorable guest speaker events, and coordinate many other activities unique to our campus with local, national, and international acclaim. Our record of excellence, support, and cooperation is one that we are proud of.
ResponsibilitiesEvents & Venues are seeking temporary Event Planners. This role will be part-time with an on-call reporting status. Additionally, this role will require working occasional nights and weekends. The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Safety and Security
FamilySub-FamilyStreamLevelFull-Time/Part-TimeHours Per Week: 20
Hiring RangeWork Schedule: Monday-Sunday, Occasional Evenings
Position DesignationTelework: No
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Position TypeSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Posting Number: T000260
Job Open Date: 11/16/2023
Job Close DateOpen Until Filled: No
Applicant Review Will Commence OnBackground Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO StatementThe university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Job Description SummaryEvents & Venues at the George Washington University (a department in the Safety & Facilities Division) designs, produces, and manages events on the Foggy Bottom Campus. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients both in the community and outside of the community. We provide spaces for our students, faculty, staff, and guests to host events, meetings, and gatherings. We highlight university traditions, produce memorable guest speaker events, and coordinate many other activities unique to our campus with local, national, and international acclaim. Our record of excellence, support, and cooperation is one that we are proud of.
ResponsibilitiesEvents & Venues are seeking temporary Event Planners. This role will be part-time with an on-call reporting status. Additionally, this role will require working occasional nights and weekends. The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate and implement event logistics for events at various venues on campus
- Serve as a single point of contact for all event hosts needs as outlined in event planning documentation
- Open and close events
- Provide guidance, support, and direction to any day of changes for the event
- Check event room set-ups and become familiar with the event’s agenda
- Keep staff informed of any issues that may arise
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues as well as escalating problems to the appropriate department for solutions
- Manage Housekeeping, Facilities, Catering, Audio Visual, IT, and event staff including outside vendors, and direct any changes needed to preplanned services
- Enforce University policies, best practices, and any venue specific guidelines
- Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
- Advanced experience hosting and managing webinars
- Project management, keeping others on task and on time
- The ability to stand for extended periods of time, the ability to lift and move objects over 25 lbs
- Communication skills; Writing skills; Attention to detail, turning in work with little to no errors
- A self starter who will present us with options or solutions to realize our vision for events
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Safety and Security
FamilySub-FamilyStreamLevelFull-Time/Part-TimeHours Per Week: 20
Hiring RangeWork Schedule: Monday-Sunday, Occasional Evenings
Position DesignationTelework: No
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Position TypeSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Posting Number: T000260
Job Open Date: 11/16/2023
Job Close DateOpen Until Filled: No
Applicant Review Will Commence OnBackground Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO StatementThe university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$53k-68k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/09/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/05/2024
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