Coordinator of Special Events

They are a team player who can work in fast-paced situations with a positive attitude. Logistics & Organization • Maintain LSC’s Master Events Calendar • Oversee and run biweekly Special Events Meeting • Prior to the special event, conduct onsite client site visits • Assist with the preparation and coordination of client-related events • Assist with the planning and logistics of internal events • Manage all staff assisting with the event including event stage hands, volunteers, exhibit, and LSC contracted vendors • Serve as Manager-On-Duty for event staff, catering, building staff, and outside vendors during event • Coordinate and schedule all assignments and breaks for stagehands, event hosts, and exhibit staff • Manage set-up and breakdown of all event related material • Assist with the flow of events by managing various activities and locations • Liaise with other operating units to maintain the public presentation of areas during the event • Provide effective supervision and coaching to ensure the consistently high-quality performance of all event staff, volunteers, and exhibit staff • Assist with security and emergency guest situations • Respond to guest complaints and special inquiries • Ensure timely and safe departure of all guests; i.e. ordering taxi service • Perform final walk-through of all building spaces to ensure complete clean-up • Assure that the building is ready to open for regular business following events • Effectively troubleshoot guest concerns and provide constructive outcomes • Consistently present an eager, friendly, and service-oriented demeanor The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Coordinator must have the ability to be sedentary for long periods of time in the office but also the ability to be active when working with the event team in our rental spaces. In addition to annual salary, Liberty Science Center offers a generous benefits and perks package for all eligible full-time employees, including: • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance • 403(b) company match up to 3% • Generous paid vacation time • Additional week of vacation after 4 years of full-time service • Unlimited sick days • Long-term disability coverage • Flexible spending accounts • Commuter benefits • Paid jury duty • Pet insurance • LSC membership • 25% staff discount in the LSC store • 15% staff discount in the Cafe