Coord, Artist & Events

Coord, Artist & EventsEastern Kentucky University

Title: Coord, Artist &
Events

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External – minimum 7
days

Department: 83R000 – Communications and Brand Management

Division: 3R1000 –
Communications and Brand Management

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver
Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:

Hours Per
Week:

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

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt – 42

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Courtney Reichley

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Artist and Event
Services Coordinator, Center for the Arts at Eastern Kentucky University, directs the operation of all events for a two-theatre,
multi-purpose facility to include back-of-house, volunteer and rental operations. The Artist and Event Services Coordinator coordinates and
oversees artist service details, residency activities and community performances. The incumbent will manage budget and expenses and
coordinate activities with others to effectively execute all Center events in compliance with event contracts. The incumbent serves as the
on-site manager in charge back-of-house hospitality operations at all events and represents the Center. The Artist and Event Services
Coordinator develops and implements event management strategies that encourage repeat customers by creating an excellent overall customer
experience. This position will assist as back up assistance with box office operations.

Minimum
Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in business management, hospitality, 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’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 30% –
  Ensure an optimal guest experience by directing back-of-house hospitality operations for all Center events. – ()
• 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. – ()
• 10% – Recruit, train, schedule, and manage the
  back-of-house workforce for the Center. – ()
• 5% – Complete special assignments, act as an advocate for the Center, and do whatever
  is necessary to ensure efficient operation of the Center. – ()

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for
visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal
Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (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 program or 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.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/11b33647-1536-4b11-a064-b26379a96be1

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