Event Coordinator (Evening) 27247

As the EVENT COORDINATOR, you will work in Purdue Memorial Union Event Services to follow basic set-up and standard procedures.

• Responsible for setting up meeting and banquet rooms for special events. This will include moving furniture and equipment, and occasional heavy lifting.
• Communicate routine problems, notify supervisors of unusual problems, and respond to requests for extra furnishings.
• Oversee the preparation of meeting and banquet facilities for scheduled events and work in collaboration with the Events Office Staff, Union Club Hotel Staff, and the client to ensure setups are to customer specification.

What You'll Get:

• After 6 months of satisfactory employment, you'll have the opportunity to be promoted and receive a wage increase outside of Purdue's annual performance evaluation process.
• All university employees are afforded a generous benefits packageincluding medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University’s expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.

Are you a night person and enjoy having your days free? Days/Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 4pm -12:30am

OFF DAYS: Monday/Tuesday

Pay is $15.00/hr (plus $0.45 shift differential) for a total of $15.45/hr

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of service work, event setup, or related experience
• Stable work history
• Strong attention to detail
• Work standards and productivity, decision making, and dependability
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural relations and communication skills
• Basic mathematics skills and delegation while planning
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally
• Ability to climb stairs, stand, walk, reach, and stoop extensively
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds

Preferred:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Six months of custodial, service worker, housekeeping, or janitorial experience
• A valid US or Canadian driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person