The Role
The Coordinator of Special Events is responsible for supporting Liberty Science Center’s special events business by (1) managing special events logistics from start to finish, including contracts and billing, (2) marketing and selling our beautiful event spaces to corporate, social, and nonprofit clients, and (3) assisting with all of the department’s administrative needs.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, knowledge of sales (especially to large corporations and nonprofits), and a passion for attending to every detail that goes into making a special event truly memorable and successful. They are a team player who can work in fast-paced situations with a positive attitude.
This position reports to the Senior Manager of Special Events.
What You’ll Bring
An expert in customer service, you understand what goes into creating a stellar experience for event clients. You thrive working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously. With strong interpersonal skills, you easily foster collaboration with those around you but can also work well independently when necessary. Liberty Science Center’s guests, staff, and clients are diverse so it is important that you operate daily with a high degree of cultural competency, including respecting life circumstances unlike your own. The ideal candidate for this role will be eager to research and connect with a wide range of clients and coworkers.
What You’ll Do
Below is an overview of your essential functions. Please note this is not an exhaustive list as new responsibilities can be added as business needs demand.
Logistics & Organization
Sales & Marketing
Administrative Tasks
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
The ideal candidate possesses a combination of the following KSAs:
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate possesses a combination of the following education and/or equivalent experience:
Classification and Schedule
This is a regular full-time, non-exempt position, meaning you are eligible for overtime. This role is eligible for full benefits.
The ideal candidate must be available to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as special events require.
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this role is $40,000-$45,000; however, the final offer is commensurate based on skills, education, certifications, and experience. In addition to annual salary, Liberty Science Center offers a generous benefits and perks package for all eligible full-time employees, including:
Physical/Environmental Demands
LSC may make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job to the extent that LSC may do so without undue hardship.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Coordinator will operate standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, printer, and a scanner. The Coordinator must have the ability to be sedentary for long periods of time in the office but also the ability to be active when working with the event team in our rental spaces. At times, this role may have to help set up or break down events or get items out of storage so the ability to lift 30 pounds is required. The position requires frequent visits to all of the indoor rental spaces which involves walking on concrete floors and climbing stairs, etc., and also to our outdoor spaces, which involves walking on uneven ground and being exposed to the elements.
LSC’s Work Culture at a Glimpse
Liberty Science Center prides itself on fostering a culture that enables all employees to experience a sense of pleasure, passion, and purpose while in the workplace. We believe in embracing and driving change, inspiring fun and learning, and creating a positive and family friendly team spirit. Our differences as individuals (race, gender, age, cultural heritage, physical ability, education and lifestyle) are an asset and contribute to our ability to drive innovation. Lastly, at the heart of our work culture is the commitment to delivering a “wow factor” through our exceptional customer service to not only our guests but also one another.
Our Environment
Liberty Science Center is located in a beautiful waterfront state park in Jersey City, New Jersey. Not only is Jersey City easy to get to from any points in Northern NJ and Manhattan, but it also holds the title of the most diverse city in the United States. Employees have access to free parking, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and the NJ PATH train. In addition, all employees have access to a terrace with stunning NYC views.
Travel
This position may occasionally require off-site travel.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter highlighting why you are a perfect fit for this position.
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Liberty Science Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment with the best employees. We, therefore, provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.