Events Coordinator

Claremont, CA

The Events Coordinator is responsible for coordinating a wide-range of College events—events associated with donor relations (Res Publica Society luncheons, donor stewardship events), presidential events, trustee events, summer conferences, and both significant internal (campus) and external events. The Events Coordinator will partner with departments to develop and implement new events and standardize existing events. The Events Coordinator is a vital member of the Office of Events and will work closely with colleagues across campus and off-campus. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reporting to the Director of Events, the Events Coordinator performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• →Arrange all event details, including, but not limited to, venue selection, invitations, meal selection, logistics, attendance lists, fielding phone inquiries, updating calendars, photography, and drafting communications. Also includes negotiating contracts with vendors and submitting to appropriate signing authority.
• →Take the lead on coordinating with College departments on development of new and existing events.
• →Demonstrate maturity and poise in responding to the public and various internal constituencies, including trustees, donors, faculty members, students, and staff.
• →Understand proper social etiquette as applied to formal business and social events.
• →Use Raiser’s Edge (RE) and other software to design pages, advertise events, send invitations, collect responses, manage attendance, and report on results.
• →Establish and maintain all files for events. Keep accurate records on attendance and cost and report results at least annually.
• →Exhibit an extraordinarily high level of diplomacy and confidentiality.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.  

The successful candidate must be able to perform the following essential functions:

• →Take and follow directions.

• →Work cooperatively with others.

• →Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.

• →Display a positive attitude.

• →Balance multiple tasks and priorities

• →Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time; accordingly the College reviews job descriptions on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement expressed or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490.  All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.

Disability Accommodations                                                                                    

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.               

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.