Job Description
Requisition Number TES2600P Home Org Name Event Management Expenses Division Name Director Intercollegiate Athletics Position Title TES Special Event Coordinator Estimated Hours Per Week 30-35 Anticipated Length of Assignment n/a Job Summary
Auburn Athletics is excited to begin the search for a TES Special Event Coordinator to coordinate, oversee, support, and evaluate special events hosted by Auburn University Athletics!
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU student employees are not eligible for TES.
Essential Functions
• Evaluates rental space for special events and provides proposals for the best use of the space including but not limited to pricing, set up capabilities, and amenities.
• Responsible for developing and implementing special event marketing plans which include creating all marketing aspects for special event rental space such as brochures, cards, social media, and websites.
• Prepares event planning resource guides for prospective clients to include general information as well as maps/diagrams of event spaces, costs associated with renting spaces, production capabilities, and food and beverage options. Meets with clients to discuss and finalize rental agreements.
• Oversees and organizes event logistics that may include but is not limited to invitations, programs, securing vendor rentals, entertainment, audiovisual needs, and event security.
• Oversees support activities for events such as set-up, catering, cleaning, breakdown, etc. ensuring the event operates without disruption.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in event planning, event management, public relations or related.
Desired Qualifications
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The TES Special Event Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Auburn offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
