Event Specialist – Event Services
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Event Specialist will: Help ensure a high level of customer service is provided to events and conferences taking place during the year at the Carolina Union. This includes answering client questions and resolving event day needs. Help support the maintenance inventory and delivery of lighting audio and projection equipment for 2 dedicated performance venues 26 meeting rooms and off-site programs utilizing Union lighting audio and projection gear. This position will work with the Event Managers to ensure successful event support and assist in the supervision and training of student event staff. This position works within the larger team of Event Services and communicates on a regular basis at meetings on the 25Live scheduling platform and via email regarding event support needs and production updates.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Knowledge and awareness of event management. Experience working in a customer service focused environment.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in professional event support preferably in a higher education setting. Proficiency with 25Live or similar event management software and Microsoft 365 applications. Experience working in a student union or comparable environment. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a customer service-focused setting. Knowledge of event management principles and familiarity with technical event production including audio mixing lighting design staging and projection.
Work Schedule
Wednesday Sunday 3:00 PM 11:00 PM with a one-hour unpaid break during the academic year; may adjust depending on building hours/holidays/events and hours are adjusted in the summer.
The Event Specialist will: Help ensure a high level of customer service is provided to events and conferences taking place during the year at the Carolina Union. This includes answering client questions and resolving event day needs. Help support the maintenance inventory and delivery of lighting audio and projection equipment for 2 dedicated performance venues 26 meeting rooms and off-site programs utilizing Union lighting audio and projection gear. This position will work with the Event Managers to ensure successful event support and assist in the supervision and training of student event staff. This position works within the larger team of Event Services and communicates on a regular basis at meetings on the 25Live scheduling platform and via email regarding event support needs and production updates.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Knowledge and awareness of event management. Experience working in a customer service focused environment.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in professional event support preferably in a higher education setting. Proficiency with 25Live or similar event management software and Microsoft 365 applications. Experience working in a student union or comparable environment. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a customer service-focused setting. Knowledge of event management principles and familiarity with technical event production including audio mixing lighting design staging and projection.
Work Schedule
Wednesday Sunday 3:00 PM 11:00 PM with a one-hour unpaid break during the academic year; may adjust depending on building hours/holidays/events and hours are adjusted in the summer.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
