Events Manager - Northwest Florida State College
Job description
The individual filling this position is directly accountable to the Chief Communications Officer for the following duties and responsibilities:
- Facilitate and coordinate meeting room scheduling and facilities rentals, both internal and external, for NWFSC.
- Answer event rental queries; assist walk-in customers; and conduct tours of the facilities.
- Assist customers with the facility usage application process (complete forms; review required insurance, license etc., confirm room set-up and technical requirements).
- Plan and develop timelines, agendas, budgets, and services according to clients' requirements.
- Assist with managing on-site production for events as necessary.
- Create and revise room layouts for each event as necessary.
- Coordinate catering, IT/AV and facilities services.
- Prepare reports and maintain customer files and operational records as necessary.
- Maintain event finances including check requests, invoicing, collections, and reporting and inform supervisor of any problems or discrepancies.
- Prepare and maintain budget and provide periodic progress reports to the Executive Assistant to the President for each event project.
- Evaluate and monitor the Facility Rental Fees, and present recommendations to Supervisor, Leadership and Board of Trustees as needed.
- Serve on various college committees and organizations as requested.
- Participate in professional development activities as requested.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules including evenings and weekends if needed.
- As a part of the college's risk management tool, annual mandatory compliance training is required.
- Liaise with President of Institute for Senior Professionals (ISP) to coordinate meeting schedule, payments, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Communications Officer or the College President.
Benefits
- College paid health insurance for employee, dependent coverage at employee's expense
- College paid basic life insurance for employee, additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
- College paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
- Sick and Annual (Vacation) Leave accrual
- Time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
- 37.5 hour work week
- Flexible summer hours available
- Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree plus two (2) to four (4) years of relevant work experience or comparable, relevant experience in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
- Proficiency in Windows-based software to include: standard word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, databases, and other relevant computer programs required.
- Knowledge of project management, training, sales, marketing and the local business community preferred.
- Good communication skills: ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, work well with others. Detail-oriented.
- Familiarity with Ad Astra Scheduling software preferred.
- Experience working in a busy office environment. Demonstrate a professional demeanor.
- Creativity with the ability to be proactive and come up with creative solutions.
- Ability to deal with the students, faculty and staff, and the public in a positive manner.
Additional Information:
Classification: Professional II
Location: Niceville Campus
FLSA Status: Exempt
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
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