Job Opportunity at Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise

Events Coordinator
Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
School of Natural Resources and Environment
University of Michigan

Primary Function
The Event Coordinator will plan and manage the logistics of scheduled events including Erb Speaker Series, Erb Colloquium, Visiting Post-Doctoral Candidates, External Advisory Board Meetings, Conferences, Recruiting, Alumni, and Community Events.

Duties
Assist with planning, coordination, and communication of internal and external events. Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating travel, lodging and catering, on-site and off-site event logistics, and project support.

• Managing and executing project plans and schedules for multiple concurrent projects in cooperation with Erb Institute staff as appropriate. Answering event-related inquiries from registrants.

• Negotiating pricing and schedules with vendors, and tracking project costs in cooperation with the Financial Administrator.

• Managing event registration, marketing, and publicity in cooperation with the Marketing Communications Specialist.

Necessary Qualifications
Strong administrative and project management skills. Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative as a critical member of a team. Must be able to set priorities, work simultaneously on numerous tasks, meet deadlines, and keep professional records. Must be able to work professionally with the public and to serve as a representative of the Erb Institute. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required as are strong attention to detail, deep dedication to customer service, and a team approach to work. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and a willingness to learn new web applications is necessary. Must be able to work an average of 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule that allows for extended hours during special events.

Desired Qualifications
Previous experience and interest in event management.

Contact Information
Please send your resume to msdawne@umich.edu