Venue Coordinator (Part-Time, Pooled Position)

The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is accepting applications for a pool of part-time Venue Coordinators in the Office of Event Management. This position will be responsible for coordination of external rental events at various venues on The Citadel campus and Isle of Palms.

Job responsibilities include oversight of the following:

• Set-up/tear down
• Cleaning services
• Multimedia services
• Event parking
• Security arrangements
• Approved vendors
• Other campus resources

Coordinators will need to apply critical thinking skills to address any issues that may arise during rental events. Ability to maintain a professional, service-oriented demeanor. Ability to communicate effectively. Coordinators must ensure that Citadel policies and procedures are always followed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in event planning/execution, food and beverage service, hospitality, or related field.  
• Cell phone required to clock in/out and to communicate with various department offices as needed during events.
• Must be able to stand, lift, push, pull, carry, and walk stairs to different event venues.

Supervision

Reports to Event Manager under minimal supervision. Must be able to work independently and exercise sound judgement and decision making. Administrative duties may be assigned by the Event Manager.

Additional Comments

The number of hours and events may vary due to demand. Evening and weekend hours are required. Weekly hours can range from 0 to 28 hours, depending on the event calendar and the availability of coordinators. This is a pooled position, with coordinators continuing to be hired to keep up with the demand of events. Coordinators will be notified of available shifts, with the option to accept or decline, once events are scheduled on the calendar.