Events Coordinator at Donaldson Brown Center - University of Maryland, Baltimore : Job Details

The*Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center*in*Cecil County*seeks to fill an*Events Coordinator*position for the historic estate in Port Deposit. This position is responsible for preparing and overseeing scheduled events for this Cecil County historic treasure administered by the*University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)*. UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. ** *BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):* UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). */ /* *UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.* ** *PRIMARY DUTIES* * Provide professional and administrative support to department, campus center, or school events. Coordinate day-to-day operations of events or meetings for department, school, or campus center. * May be responsible for facility logistic aspects of events or meetings, including set-up and tear down, seating arrangements, technical, and atmosphere. Coordinate strategic planning and assist in goal setting for several events. Assist in creation of novel approaches to building business such as special events, services or incentives. Assist in the development and implementation of event concepts and processes. * Generate proposals, contracts and other documents to secure business for all services related to an assigned event(s), such as facility, caterer, printers, or speakers. * Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts with some latitude. * Provides general professional and administrative duties to support events and troubleshooting issues that arise throughout the event. Assess outcomes and make appropriate recommendations. * Assist in preparation of promotional and informational items. * May supervise staff and/or volunteers and ensures the efficient recruitment/ interviewing and training. * Oversees and coordinates food service; determines work priorities; plan schedules; assigns and reviews work. * Determines food quantities and quality; prepares estimates of time, labor and material on assigned tasks. * Assumes responsibility for opening building; cash handling to include safe access, and securing building or snack bar at end of shift and securing money were assigned. * Provides guidance and training to subordinate personnel. * Protects equipment, utensils, food and other inventory from contamination, spoilage, and pilferage assuring adherence to quality standards as provided by the department as well as the health department. * Performs the duties of a cook or specialist, if needed. * Attends meetings, in-service training, and classes relevant to work in assigned area. * Maintains cleanliness of first floor of mansion before/after events. * Inventory, ordering, and stocking of all cleaning, food, and other supplies * Ability to work within a team to supply excellent customer service * Flexibility to adjust schedule to attend and oversee events including nights, weekends, and holidays * Performs other duties as assigned. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* *Education:*Bachelor's degree in relevant field (English, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications) or related field. *Experience:*Two (2) years of experience in event or meeting management, fundraising or development, public, or client relations. Previous cooking experience strongly preferred. *Other:*Related experience may be substituted for education. ** *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES* Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. *HIRING RANGE:*$51,000 - $57,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience) UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department [email protected]. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this link UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination. **Job:** **Reg or CII Exempt Staff* **Organization:** **Auxiliary Services* **Title:** *Events Coordinator at Donaldson Brown Center* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *240001QB*