Event Coordinator - Fluno Center

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Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Event Coordinator Join the UW Conferences & Events team at the Fluno Center.

The Fluno
Center, a full-service event destination and conference center located on the University of Wisconsin Campus in downtown Madison, is seeking an event coordinator. In this role you will consult with customers to determine their event details including food menus, audio visual services, room layouts and set up. You'll work with department heads to fulfill event requirements and ensure execution.

The successful person in this role has the desire to become an expert user of complex event software, is a good listener, detail oriented, and is willing to be proactive. Our event team is committed to providing a first-class experience for our customers and guests with every experience, every detail, and every day.

Work Schedule and Location Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with the occasional night or weekend to support an event 100% on-site Department: Wisconsin Union, UW conferences & Events Compensation:

The expected starting salary is $23.50/hour This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see. https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf Required Qualifications:

A minimum of one year of professional experience in event coordination and/or event planning. Please describe the average number and size of events.

Experience with hybrid or virtual meeting planning.

Preferred
Qualifications
Familiarity with event management software platforms (e.g. EMS, Mazevo, 25L