TES Coord, GPAC Ops & Events

Reporting to the Director of Gogue Performing Arts Center ( GPAC) Operations, the Coordinator of
GPAC Operations and Events coordinates programs and tasks that support facility rentals;
internal and external performances and events, and related functions.

Temporary Employment Services ( TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

1. Working with internal university and external clients, providing facility usage quotes, and delivering rental agreements ensuring the best use of venues and resources in support of GPAC's mission.
2. Coordinates internal and external performances and events including, but not limited to, season
announcement, donor and patron receptions, GPAC programming and education functions, events in support of GPAC scheduled performances, and other mission-based external events.
3. Organizes event set-up logistics by coordinating guest lists and responses, rental equipment
acquisition, catering, audio-visual, security, parking, cleaning, and event breakdown; ensuring the
performance and/or event operates in compliance with all applicable Auburn University and GPAC policies and procedures.
4. Serves as a point of contact for internal and external constituents including caterers, equipment
rental companies, and other suppliers ensuring performance and/or event contract specifications are carried out. Communicate with other GPAC departments keeping them informed of the event planning process, monitoring budgets, and answering questions.
5. Provide positive and accurate information and customer service in response to inquiries and concerns. Actively resolves customer concerns in a polite, friendly, and helpful manner.

Education (Minimum): Four-year college degree
Focus of Education: No specific discipline. A degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, ora relevant field is desired.

Experience (Minimum): 0 years

Substitutions allowed for Education:
When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years of relevant experience per year of required education.

Minimum Required Knowledge:
Knowledge of event and hospitality management and communication avenues to reach audiences,
accounting and budgeting principles, state and federal contract guidelines, basic math knowledge,
basic computer operating systems knowledge, event protocols, and etiquette knowledge. Ability to
maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Certification or Licensure Requirements:
CPR and AED certifications are required or must be obtained within the first 180 days of employment.

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.