Hybrid Full-Time Coordinator, Evening Programs en Liberty Science Center

The Role   
Liberty Science Center is seeking a full-time Coordinator of Evening Programs to assist in the planning, promoting, and hosting of evening events. The Coordinator will have a heavy focus on supporting the LSC After Dark event series and cultivating new adult audiences.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Marketing Events.

What You’ll Bring
Creative…fun…energetic…organized…these are some of the words that your friends might use to describe you. You thrive in fast-paced group situations, but also don’t mind conducting independent and focused research. You’re outgoing and comfortable in crowds. You like to brainstorm and are a quick problem solver. You’re looking to join a team that has lots of fun while generating tremendous results.

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:

1. Brainstorm event programming ideas
2. Research vendors and help book entertainment
3. Design promotional experiences and attend local community events to spread the word
4. Help create social media content (writing, photography, or videography skills a plus!)
5. Assist with staff and vendor coordination and supervision
6. Help create and oversee promotional installations on-site at LSC
7. Provide customer service during events
8. Participate in post-event evaluation and reporting
9. Help manage promotional partnerships and curate publicity clips
10. Manage department finance tracking
11. Manage event logistics as needed, such as setting up and breaking down events
12. Collaborate on the coordination of evening events across LSC (like Members’ Nights, Community Evenings, or others  that may be organized by other teams) as business needs demand

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
The ideal candidate possesses a combination of the following KSAs:

1. Creative thinker
2. Thrives collaborating with a team or working independently with minimal supervision
3. Superior customer service skills, including the ability to manage challenging people and/or situations
4. Digitally savvy (avid user of social media)
5. Professional verbal and written communication skills
6. Comfortable negotiating with vendors to secure nonprofit rates
7. Organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
8. Detail-oriented; ability to manage multiple projects and to adjust priorities on a daily basis
9. Must have a valid driver’s license
10. Reliable attendance is critical in this role

Preferred Qualifications & Experience 
The ideal candidate possesses a combination of the following education and/or equivalent experience:

1. Experience supervising vendors and frontline teams
2. Experience working in a hospitality or special event setting with a strong focus on logistics planning and customer service

Classification and Schedule
This is a regular full-time non-exempt position. This role is eligible for full benefits, subject to LSC’s benefits waiting period as of the date of hire. This on-site position will be a consistent member of the on-site LSC After Dark supervisory team and will be scheduled at least two Thursday nights per month. The ideal candidate must have open availability to work mornings and evenings, and holidays, as business needs or special events may require.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This role will supervise part-time event staff and external vendors.

​​​​Physical Demands
The duties of this position require the employee to work in a standard open office environment and throughout LSC’s public spaces with moderate noise levels, as well as in a loud nightclub-like environment and other event environments. This role is frequently required to receive oral and written instructions in English and to clearly communicate in English in person, over the telephone, and via texting and email.

In addition to sitting/standing at a laptop/desktop for long periods of time visually assessing information, the individual in this role will also be required to spend much time in our public spaces (walking on concrete floors, climbing stairs, putting up decor, etc.) and outdoors (walking on uneven ground, exposed to the elements). The ability to lift 50 pounds is required for this role as the Coordinator must be able to help set up and break down events.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions to the extent that LSC may do so without undue hardship. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Location
Liberty Science Center’s physical workplace is located in a beautiful state park in Jersey City, New Jersey, with easy access to free employee parking, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and the NJ Path train. LSC is a pleasant 15-minute commute from Lower Manhattan.

Travel
Occasional local travel will be required (up to 15%)

Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this role is $43,000-$47,000; 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:

1. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
2. 403(b) company match up to 3%
3. Generous paid vacation time
4. Unlimited sick days
5. Long-term disability coverage
6. Flexible spending accounts
7. Commuter benefits
8. Paid jury duty
9. Pet insurance
10. LSC Membership
11. 25% staff discount in the LSC store
12. 15% staff discount in the cafeteria

To Apply:
Think you have the right combination of writing skills, critical thinking, research abilities, relational skills, and passion? Submit a non-generic cover letter and resume for consideration. Applications without a cover letter written specifically for this role will not be considered.
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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.

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