Student Worker: Memorial Chapel Event Manager Opening - Apply by April 30

Event Manager Job Description

Chapel Event Managers assist with facilitating more than 1,200 events held annually at Memorial Chapel to include weddings, concerts, commencements, lectures, christenings, and other special events. Roles and responsibilities include coverage of at least two weekends in the Spring and Fall semesters, interacting with students, faculty/staff, visitors and guests, assisting the Chapel Coordinator and Senior Event Manager with booking reservations, attending local Wedding Expos, managing an extensive event database, and coordinating with Chaplains to organize related programming for the University of Maryland and local community.

Ideal candidates have excellent communication skills, customer service experience, the ability to work independently, and a strong desire to create and manage successful events. Starting rate is $10.75/hour.

What We Need

The Chapel is seeking individuals to (1) work in the Chapel Office and answer phones, take event reservations, and assist the Chapel Manager with day-to-day tasks (2pm – 5 pm preferred time), and (2) provide event coverage for at least two weekends in the Fall and Spring (weekends consist of Friday-Sunday event coverage). There is opportunity available for summer work, as well (pending University opening).

Application Requirements
Please complete the application at https://stampunion.umd.edu/employment/JobDescription.aspx?jobID=287 and return along with a resume and cover letter to cander22@terpmail.umd.edu by April 30 at 5 pm.

Questions
Please contact Caralyn Anderson, current Senior Event Manager (cander22@terpmail.umd.edu) for additional information.