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Event Planner

The George Washington University
Washington, DC, US
Part-time

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Job Description Summary : Events & 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.

Events & 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 Minimum Qualifications : -Customer Service
  • Basic Computer Skills Additional Required Licenses / Certifications / Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications : Preferred Qualifications :
  • 30+ days ago
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