Coordinator, Artist

Coordinator, Artist & Events

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Coordinator, Artist & Events

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 43R000 - University Outreach &Engagement

Division: 3R1000 - Administration and Engagement

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week ormore)

Additional Schedule Details: Flexibility and willingness to work variable weekday, evening and weekend work shifts.

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G18

Retirement: KTRS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Artist and Event Services Coordinator, at Eastern Kentucky University, directs the operation of all events across campus,including back-of-house, volunteer and rental operations at Centerfor the Arts. The Artist and Event Services Coordinator coordinate sand oversees artist service details, residency activities and community performances. The incumbent will manage client services,event contract creation and expenses and coordinate activities with others to effectively execute various campus and Center events incompliance with event contracts.

The incumbent serves as theon-site manager in charge of back-of-house hospitality operations at all events and represents the University. The Artist and Event Services Coordinator develops and implements event management strategies that encourage repeat customers by creating an excellentoverall customer experience. This position will assist with variousduties and client services across campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business management, theater arts, or related field is required.

Experience: One year of directly related experience is required, preferably including experience in event planning, customer service, and/or front of house guest service management.

Licensure &

Certifications:

A valid driver'slicense is required.

Job Duties:

• 30% - Ensure an optimal guest experience by directingback-of-house hospitality operations for all Center events.
  
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• 30% - Provide high level performer experience by offering exceptional artist hospitality - ()
• 25% - Coordinate event management activities for all events,ensuring flawless delivery of contracted services and event logistics.
  
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• 10% - Recruit, train, schedule, and manage the back-of-houseworkforce for the Center.
  
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• 5% - Complete special assignments, act as an advocate for the Center, and do whatever is necessary to ensure efficient operation of the Center.
  
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Sponsorship: This position is not eligible forvisa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis ofage (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity,disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational programor activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.