University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Events Coordinator. The role involves planning and executing events that support Nebraska Public Media's programming and building community relationships statewide, as well as coordinating internal events and collaborating with various departments to maintain an events calendar and develop planning best practices.
Highlights
Plan and execute events supporting Nebraska Public Media's programming.
Build relationships with diverse communities across Nebraska.
Assist with internal event coordination and maintain an internal events calendar.
Collaborate with departments such as education, development, and production.
Some statewide travel and evening/weekend work required.
Required: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business, event planning, or related field; one year experience planning events; budgeting and vendor management skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred: Familiarity with project management, email marketing, web CMS, event registration software, nonprofit organizations, media production, and customer service experience.
Criminal background check required.
Compensation: Minimum hourly rate of $22.404.
Department: University Television-0912 under the Community Engagement Manager.
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title | Events Coordinator Department | University Television-0912 Requisition Number | S_250475 Posting Open Date | 06/13/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/27/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | Under the direction of the Community Engagement Manager, the Events Coordinator will plan and execute events that support Nebraska Public Media’s programming and build relationships with a wide variety of communities across the state. This role will also assist with internal event coordination, connecting with other departments that plan events (including education, development, and production) to maintain an internal events calendar and develop best practices for event planning and management. Some statewide travel and evening/weekend work will be required.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business, event planning, or other related field and one year demonstrated experience planning both large and small-scale events; equivalent education/experience considered. Familiarity with budgeting, invoicing and best practices for vendor management. Ability to work cooperatively with internal and external partners. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to solve problems, especially in situations that may change rapidly. Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communications skills. Ability to work with a wide variety of audiences and communities. Preferred Qualifications | Familiarity with project management, email marketing, web CMS and event registration software. Familiarity with nonprofit organizations and/or media production. Customer service experience. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No Physical Required | No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes Posted Salary | $22.404/hr minimum How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Nebraska Public Media Human Resources humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org Job Category (old) | Office/Service Job Type | Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No If Temporary, indicate end date | Planned Hire Date: | Appointment End Date |
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