Office & Events Coordinator - Student U : Job Details

Student U is a community organization that uses the power of education, advocacy, and leadership to build a just and equitable Durham. Our bold vision is that one day, all students in Durham, regardless of the color of their skin and the amount of money their parents have in their pockets, will be able to succeed. In order to make this vision a reality, Student U's mission is to empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will transform our city. Student U aims to combat systemic racism and structural inequities by walking with students from the 6th grade through college graduation as they beat the statistics and become leaders in our community. Our approach combines three main elements: college access and success programming, developing and sharing our education best practices, support of student- and family-led advocacy and change efforts in our city. Together, we're creating a Durham where all students succeed.Position Overview:The Special Events Coordinator at Student U will coordinate activities within The WG Pearson Center. The position reports to Student U's Associate Director of Operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for Student U's mission, core values, and vision for The W.G. Pearson Center.Job Responsibilities: Building Relationships:

• Assist in providing reception coverage at the front desk as needed.
• Build relationships with staff members of all organizations who regularly utilize the building
• Plan and coordinate events to build community amongst tenants in the building.

Event Rentals Coordination:

• Develop a strong understanding of the W.G. Pearson Center's purpose and goals to responsibly manage, schedule, and market events and activities within the building.
• Maintain the room reservation system and update the Google calendar to ensure the availability of all building spaces is visible and accurate at all times.
• At the end of events, ensure that all areas are left clean and organized. Additionally, verify that rental supplies are available and in good working condition.
• Receive and respond promptly to all event and programming rental requests, including communicating pricing, providing tours, drafting agreements, handling invoicing, and managing day-of logistics, including troubleshooting problems that may arise.
• Be actively involved and advocate for our building and space within the community through networking.

This position is a permanent part-time role with partial benefits. It requires a total of 25 hours per week and is compensated at $20.00 per hour.