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Conference & Event Reservationist


Job Location:

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 22 - 22
Posted: 10 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:

Conference-Event Planner II

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and six years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:

Event Reservations and Scheduling

  • Determine space availability process event reservations reserve equipment and create room diagrams based on customer needs using the event management system
  • Review interpret enter and update online reservation requests and event details including event diagrams within the reservation system
  • Process reservation cancellations and no shows and complete required follow-up procedures.
  • Provide a high level of customer service in all interactions
  • Respond to customer inquiries by telephone email and in person
  • Conduct facility tours for prospective clients
  • Prepare and distribute event reservation confirmations
  • Review reservation requests and event permits for accuracy and policy compliance
  • Compile review and process billing for event reservations ensuring accuracy in rate plans and applicable fees

Supervision and Training

  • Recruit train supervise and evaluate student staff
  • Complete student employee timekeeping and approval processes
  • Provide oversight and direction to student staff processing reservation requests updating reservation details and providing customer support
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of student staff training materials and training programs
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and recommend improvements
  • Provide coaching redirection and retraining to student staff as needed

Administrative Operations

  • Distribute event diagrams and room setup information to support service partners including Productions Catering and Building Management
  • Review Building Reports and follow up with clients and campus partners as needed
  • Maintain organization contact information within the reservation system
  • Purchase office supplies and equipment for Event Services and Event Operations including preparing shopping carts submitting purchase orders and ensuring proper account coding
  • Attend meetings to communicate and receive information relevant to the Office of Event Services

Develop reports handle special projects and other duties as assigned

Expected Salary:

$22.04 - $22.60/HR; Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and six years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred:
  • Experience with event planning scheduling and on-site event management
  • Proficiency with computers and basic software applications
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills (communication oral and written)
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to handle high volume of detail work with accuracy
  • Handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
  • Function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
  • Understand interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures
  • Work collaboratively with team clients and vendors
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter resume and list of professional references.

Criminal background check requried.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for Veterans preference. If you are claiming Veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Pagefor more specific information.

Health Assessment Required:No


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