Events Coordinator | College of Medicine

About the position As the Events Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, arranging, and coordinating facility and logistical support for all on- and off-site events sponsored by and in collaboration with offices within the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine based in Spokane, WA. Duties include establishing event plans and themes, supporting event logistics, reporting budgets, contacting speakers, lodging, catering, security, publicity, materials, and equipment; and processing billing. In this position you will coordinate repeat programs/events and develop new programs/events. High school graduation or equivalent and three (3) years of work experience involving public contact such as secretarial, sales promotion, setting up conferences, public information, or in the hospitality industry; OR equivalent education/experience.Three (3) years of event management or coordination experience including logistics planning, budget development, or working with clients and the public.Demonstrated experience successfully completing multiple team and independent projects on short timelines in a fast-paced environment with utmost professionalism.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.Position requires occasional evening and/or weekend work to support event needs.Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.High school graduation or equivalent and four years of progressively responsible work experience involving public contact such as secretarial, sales promotion, setting up conferences, public information, or in the hospitality industry; OR equivalent education/experience.Four (4) years of event management or coordination experience including logistics planning, budget development, or working with clients and the public.Nice-to-haves