Event Planner II
Event Planner II
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Job Description
Position Title:
Event Planner IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experienceSpecial Required Qualifications
Drivers LicensePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in event management business administration agricultural communications or related field.Experience working with agricultural stakeholders including industry representatives extension specialists and research organizations.
Experience with budget management and financial recordkeeping.
Experience overseeing facility operations including maintenance and workforce supervision.
Experience working with marketing outreach and promotional strategies for event planning.
Job Description:
The Field Extension Education Laboratory (FEEL) is seeking an Event and Industry Coordinator and Facility Manager to oversee event planning industry engagement and facility operations to support FEELs mission of providing handson agricultural education and outreach.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized detailoriented and capable of managing multiple responsibilities while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include planning scheduling and coordinating FEELhosted events managing event logistics such as rental agreements registration setup and cleanup and developing and executing event schedules and timelines. The candidate will also coordinate with vendors for catering and audiovisual needs liaise with industry partners sponsors and collaborators and organize industry meetings networking events and workshops.
This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse range of clientele including farmers industry professionals and the broader community. Unlike other event planning roles on campus this position allows you to take pride in managing a specific facility dedicated to agricultural education. You will have the autonomy to lead events independently fostering a sense of ownership and accomplishment.
Additionally the role may involve representing FEEL at conferences trade shows and outreach events overseeing facility maintenance and compliance and supervising student workers for event setup and operations. The candidate will maintain inventory of event supplies and equipment coordinate repairs with university maintenance and contractors and secure sponsorships grants and funding. Financial responsibilities include developing and monitoring event budgets handling billing invoicing and financial records and overseeing purchasing and procurement. The candidate will also develop promotional materials and manage social media and website updates.
The candidate will be hired as an Event Planner II.
This is a term position with opportunity for renewal.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines
Intermediatelevel position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lowerlevel staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
April 27 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
April 4 2025Posting Close Date:
April 15 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16748Employment Type
Full-Time
