Event Services Specialist, IU Event Services

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Job description

Department

AUDITORIUM (BA-AUTM-IUBLA)

Department Information

Since opening its doors in 1941, IU Auditorium has served as a university and community gathering place, hosting a diverse array of world-class artists, entertainers, musicians, and lecturers in its 3,200-seat theatre. The Auditorium has been hosting for over 75 years to the world's top performers and speakers, from the Metropolitan Opera and Les Miserables to Kevin Hart and John Kerry. As the leading performing arts organization in South Central Indiana in terms of quality, leadership, innovation, and overall guest satisfaction, IU Auditorium exists to create world-class arts and event experiences at Indiana University.

In addition to the wide variety of arts and entertainment events, the Auditorium continues to serve as the community's gathering place, hosting a variety of university ceremonies, orientation programs, conferences, weddings, and special events. With a focus on student exposure and interaction with the arts, the Auditorium is ensuring its vital role in the greater university for years to come.

We are excited to welcome into our Auditorium family a dynamic team member who can uphold our reputation of providing expert and professional event and guest services and serve and engage with a diverse array of artists, tours, and local clients.

For more information about the Auditorium, visit our website.

Job Summary

The Event Services Specialist is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of events that support the strategic goals and objectives of the university. Responsible for event objectives and requirements, budgets, vendor contracts and management, transportation, facilities, catering, signage, communications equipment, and other aspects of events. Coordinates event activities and monitors effectiveness and return on investment of events.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as the manager on duty at events, overseeing all aspects of event staff and venue operations.
• Assists with event preparations and setups at multiple campus facilities.
• Contributes to recruitment, hiring, training, and staff retention efforts.
• Strengthens event staff engagement by developing newsletters, implementing incentive programs, and recognizing staff achievements.
• Supports business operations of the department, including payroll processing and invoice creation.
• Maintains awareness and readiness to implement emergency procedures across all managed facilities.
• Manages the department's email inbox, handling communications with staff and guest inquiries.

General Responsibilities

• Plans a variety of recurring and ad hoc events for the university and oversees budgets, vendor contracts, transportation, catering, signage, equipment, technology, and other event components. Coordinates event activities prior to and on the day of events.
• Consults with internal and external constituencies to plan event timelines and specifications and negotiate the terms of agreements and contracts.
• Works closely with vendors and staff to ensure goods and services arrive timely and in acceptable condition for events.
• Interfaces with media and/or marketing and communications representatives regarding calendar of events and event publicity.
• Tracks and analyzes event metrics, such as attendance, participant feedback, and expenses; monitors effectiveness and return of investment; tracks suggested event improvements for future implementation in recurring events
• Ensures events adhere to university guidelines and policies and event contracts, agreements, and specifications.
• May delegate administrative tasks to Event Services Coordinators.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration, or related field

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana
This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$43,888.00 annually

Work Hours

9am - 5pm on weekdays, with additional evening and weekend availability as required by event schedules.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Operations

Job Family: Events
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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