History Fair and Special Events Coordinator

Baylor University is seeking a History Fair & Special Events Coordinator to plan and execute public programming including the annual Heart of Texas Regional History Fair, as well as special events related to The Texas Collection, University Archives & W. R. Poage Library. The role involves developing relationships with board members, faculty, staff, students, and community, implementing special events, coordinating logistics, and supporting library operations. The coordinator will also manage daily operations, create social media content, and attend outreach events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with Heart of Texas Regional History Fair board members, Baylor faculty, staff, students, and community to ensure appropriate services for events are provided
• Develop and implement special events
• Serve as initial contact for scheduling events and maintain relationships with vendors as needed
• Lead and facilitate meetings to ensure a clear understanding of all event needs
• Organize and gain approval for reservation requests
• Provide recommendations to best meet the needs and expectations of each event
• Coordinate physical setup and tear down of all events both internal and external
• Manage all daily operations pertaining to event planning while staying within budget specifications
• Provide support to the library, including pulling materials and monitoring the reading room
• Create and provide content for Social Media
• Schedule and attend outreach events as requested
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience are preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits

• As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.