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
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