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Westminster Theological Seminary
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Events Assistant - FT

Workplace
On-site
Commitment
Full-time
Posted
Location
Glenside, United States

The Events Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and execution of institutional and donor events, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for guests, speakers, and campus partners. This role works collaboratively with the events team and cross-functional departments to manage logistics, maintain timelines, and uphold high standards of hospitality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and execute donor stewardship visits and campus events, including scheduling, preparing run-of-show documents, arranging refreshments, and overseeing additional elements such as campus tours, transportation, and lodging when needed.
  • Serve as a liaison with campus partners, vendors, and departments to ensure event details are communicated clearly and executed effectively.
  • Support the Events Coordinator and Director in managing event-day operations, including vendor coordination, execution support, and adherence to event timelines and service standards.
  • Assist with venue setup, décor, hospitality elements, and food and beverage arrangements to create a warm and welcoming environment.
  • Gather, prepare, and organize event supplies in advance to ensure readiness for all events.
  • Prepare and maintain green rooms to support speaker care and hospitality.
  • Maintain accurate guest lists, event data, and organized event documentation within shared systems such as Google Drive.
  • Track multiple event timelines and deadlines while collaborating with team members to ensure successful execution.
  • Communicate event details, accommodations, and restrictions with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Provide day-of-event support including setup, troubleshooting, guest assistance, and teardown.
  • Assist in post-event evaluation by gathering feedback and analyzing event outcomes to inform future improvements.
  • Foster strong communication across departments and with guests, speakers, attendees, volunteers, and vendors.
  • Follow established policies, procedures, and event planning checklists to support consistent and high-quality execution.
  • Help cultivate a service-oriented atmosphere through professional, courteous, and responsive interactions.
  • Keep the event supply office clean, organized, and event-ready by managing inventory, restocking supplies, and washing or preparing reusable event materials.
  • Other duties as assigned to support departmental and institutional needs.