1 Event Planner I Job in Ames, IA
Iowa State University is Hiring an Event Planner I Near Ames, IA
Position Title:
Event Planner IJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degreePreferred Qualifications:
- Experience coordinating and executing complex, multi-faceted, large-scale events.
- Experience coordinating with multiple organizations and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Experience providing customer service and support to clients or customers.
- Experience interpreting policy and procedures.
Job Description:
Summary
Are you ready to bring the party to life and make every event a memorable experience? Look no further! Iowa State University is seeking an enthusiastic Event Planner I to join our team in Memorial Union and take the lead in planning and coordinating events that will leave guests buzzing with excitement. From conferences to conventions, meetings to special gatherings, you'll be the creative genius behind it all. Working with and alongside students, you'll have the opportunity to be a role model/mentor and inspire students, fostering the next generation of event planning professionals. With a knack for networking and problem solving, you'll play a vital role in creating important and unforgettable moments, but also drive revenue through your innovative strategies. If you're ready to turn visions into reality and sprinkle some magic into every occasion, come join us on this thrilling adventure!
- Plans, coordinates, publicizes, and implements events, conferences, conventions, meetings, etc.
- Facilitates event production.
- Coordinates logistics such as electrical, custodial, staging, lighting, sound, concessions, catering, security, transportation, and safety.
- Coordinates event staffing, which may include hiring and supervising event staff.
- Consults with clients on event planning.
- Coordinates contracts and letters of agreement for services and events.
- Markets services and venues to generate revenue.
- Creates strategies to increase utilization, events, and services.
- May assign work to other support staff.
- Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
- Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
- Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
- Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
- May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
- May provide guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life 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 long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
- This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options.
Original Posting Date:
March 1, 2024Posting Close Date:
March 17, 2024Job Requisition Number:
R14158Job Summary
Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$63k-80k (estimate)
03/25/2024
06/29/2024
iastate.edu
AMES, IA
3,000 - 7,500
1879
WENDY WINTERSTEEN
$500M - $1B
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About Iowa State University
As the nations first public veterinary school, Iowa State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine takes pride in its heritage while shaping the future of veterinary professional practice, education, research and service. Fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to the enhancement of health and well-being of animals and human beings. In order for us to carry out our mission, the college focuses on students within our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program and our various graduate programs in each of our five academic depa...rtments Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine, and Veterinary Pathology. The college also offers combined advanced degree programs for concurrent DVM students including the Masters of Business Administration with Iowa States College of Business and the Masters of Public Health with the University of Iowas College of Public Health. On a daily basis we address the health of all animals including livestock, poultry, companion animals, equine, captive and free-ranging wildlife, exotic animals, and birds. Researchers in the college have a global impact on not only animal health, but human health and food safety.
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