Summer Events and Audio & Visual Operations Coordinator

St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. 

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.  As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.  

Summer Events andAudio & Visual Operations Coordinator

Conference Services

Job Description: The Coordinator will be responsible for daily facility operations and Audio-visual support for conference groups.  Responsibilities include scheduling, training, and supervising student staff; coordinating meeting room set up and breakdown; and engaging in graduation ceremony support in June and event support logistics. Candidate will work closely with colleagues in Facilities, Public Safety, and Information Technology. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree by May 2024 
• Experience working in event, programming, Audio & Visual, or customer service environment 
• Strong organizational skills and communication skills 
• Enthusiastic, friendly, patient and compassionate  
• Ability to problem solve and work independently 
• Valid driver’s license preferred

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.   Evening & weekend hours required.  

Begin/End: May 1 – August 21. Up to 35 hours per week. Not to exceed 500 hours. 

Reports to: Assistant Director of Operations, Junior Salazar 

Where will they work: ROTC 206B / 204 

Hourly Salary range: $17 - 18/hr. 

Budget range salary: $8,500 - $9,000 

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. 

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.