Primary Purpose:
The Wedding and Event Host will manage day-of events. The responsibilities include providing outstanding customer service and organizing memorable events that meet quality expectations. They help guide the event and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Essential Functions:
Event managing day-of for weddings and events at Morris Chapel within time limits.
Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction.
Provide feedback and periodic reports to Morris Chapel Coordinator.
Organize facilities and manage all events details as outlined by Morris Chapel Coordinator and the event planning sheet.
Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Experience as an events planner or organizer.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent time management and communication skills.
Reliable, positive attitude, and proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations.
Portfolio of previously managed events (weddings, meetings, parties, corporate events).
Willing to submit references from previous clients.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed five to ten (5-10) hours weekly, which varies by month depending on scheduled events. Flexible schedule to accommodate events including weekends and odd hours.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience, non-exempt
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/23330
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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