CPB Premiere Events Coordinator
Job Title
CPB Premiere Events Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities
- The Premiere Events Coordinator(s) are tasked with planning and executing one large event in the Fall and Spring semester, one of which is Flavors of PDX.
- Develop a theme for each event, and create a plan for executing the vision of the event
- Keep open channels of communication between CPB, the student body, and other stakeholders and partners
- Work collaboratively with marketing team to create advertising and marketing materials
- Assist in the development and execution of recruiting volunteers and running ticket sales if applicable
- Work with CPB Director and Advisor to coordinate all event logistics (including security plans, hospitality needs, production needs, volunteers, run-of-show, etc.)
- Assist in collaborative brainstorming sessions with other coordinators to create and develop events
General Qualifications and Requirements
- Required: Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA to apply
- Preferred: High attention to detail and working within an assigned budget
- Preferred: Effective, timely, and professional communication to students, faculty/staff, and external vendors
- Preferred: Proficient in public speaking or interested in improving public speaking skills
- Preferred: Ability to effectively troubleshoot challenges in preparation for and throughout events
- Preferred: Basic knowledge of graphic design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva)
- Preferred: Ability to lift 25-50 pounds and push heavy equipment on wheeled cart
- Preferred: Prior experience with event planning or interest in learning about event planning
Good Standing Statement
The position you are applying for requires students to be in good standing with the University of Portland. By agreeing to apply to this position you are consenting to allow the Office of Student Activities to request your involvement in the University of Portland Conduct Process. You may submit an additional explanation that will accompany your application.
