Event Manager (6292U), Lawrence Hall of Science - #81734

The University of California, Berkeley is a prestigious world-leading institution renowned for its academic excellence, pioneering research, public mission, and dedication to equity and social justice. Since its establishment in 1868, Berkeley has consistently driven innovation, contributing to global intellectual, economic, and social progress. The university fosters an inclusive community characterized by openness, freedom, and a sense of belonging, making it a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. With a commitment to supporting a diverse student body, Berkeley emphasizes education as a critical element of social justice and strives to maintain a campus culture that reflects California's rich diversity. The institution offers various employee resource groups to empower staff and provides full-time employees with at least 80 hours of paid time annually for professional development to ensure continuous growth and career advancement. The Lawrence Hall of Science, a part of UC Berkeley, serves as the university's public science center dedicated to inspiring and engaging audiences through science discovery and learning with an emphasis on equity and opportunity. Since its founding in 1968, The Lawrence has been at the forefront of STEM education by designing, developing, and studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning programs for diverse audiences including youth, families, and adults. Its unique status as a Learning Lab allows it to offer specialized facilities and community partnerships aimed at providing powerful learning experiences, curriculum design, professional learning, and research in STEM pathways. The Lawrence Hall of Science also disseminates its effective learning materials and programs on local, national, and global scales to broaden participation in STEM fields. We are currently seeking a proactive, organized event rental manager to join The Lawrence Hall of Science team. This full-time career position, reporting to the Head of Facilities and Security, focuses on managing and promoting a successful revenue-generating event rental program. The role involves collaborating closely with the marketing team to boost event rentals, coordinating and managing rental events, maintaining the event calendar, and ensuring adequate staffing for events. The position requires strong marketing, planning, and organizational skills, alongside supervisory responsibilities for the Assistant Events incumbent and the BMW Lead. Key responsibilities also include consulting with clients, managing inquiries, showing rental facilities, event planning and management, budgeting, and troubleshooting potential challenges during events. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the vibrant culture and mission of UC Berkeley and The Lawrence Hall of Science while developing professional skills in event management in a dynamic university setting. This exempt position pays a competitive annual salary range of $74,700 to $103,800 and is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California. Employees benefit from a supportive work culture, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive employment benefits that make it an attractive career choice for motivated professionals committed to excellence and equity in education and community engagement.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and practices of event planning and public relations, including event design, organization and production
• Skill in effectively meeting budget and time constraints
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of crowd management, crowd safety protocols, security and emergency procedures
• Ability to give clear directives and use independent, rational judgment
• Proven ability to work on several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively work with invited guests, donors, government officials and university VIPs
• Ability to respond effectively to priorities and set deadlines