Part-Time Facilities Coordinator

Location: On-site, Chicago Campus

Job Type: Part-Time

Compensation Range: $19.00 - $22.00 USD Hourly

The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.

Part-time benefits include a retirement savings plan, education discounts, and publishing discounts.

What You Will Be Doing

The Facilities and Event Coordinator position oversees set ups and tear downs for events across campus.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Oversees the setup and teardown of campus events as requested through the Facilities work request system.
• Coordinates with Event Management, event requestors, and other service providers to ensure all event setups and teardowns are completed accurately, safely, and on schedule.
• Schedules and supervises student staff responsible for event logistics, including arranging tables, chairs, pipe and drape, stage pieces, and other event materials, from small displays to large conferences.
• Participates in planning meetings and walkthroughs to understand event requirements and ensure proper execution.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new student employees in accordance with Human Resources guidelines and Facilities Services procedures.
• Provides support and assistance to custodial teams.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to direct and motivate staff to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position as outlined in the Work Environment/Conditions section.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work, delegate tasks, and plan/coordinate schedules and staffing needs based on event timelines.
• Excellent customer service skills, including active listening, effective problem-solving, and the ability to deliver timely, collaborative solutions for staff, Facilities Services, and event partners.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Authorized to work in the US legally without sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in event planning, coordination, or management.
• Custodial experience
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with scheduling or work order management systems.

Work Environment/Conditions

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God's Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant's heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

This position operates in a variety of environments. A portion of the role takes place in a standard office setting, utilizing typical office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers/photocopiers, where the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively, sit for extended periods, and operate a keyboard and mouse. The remainder of the role involves working throughout the campus to support event operations, which includes frequent walking between buildings, climbing stairs, and performing physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and arranging furniture and event materials, sometimes outdoors and in various weather conditions.

This is a part time position, averaging 28 hours per week. The schedule varies depending on event setup and tear down needs, including evenings and weekends.

The employee is expected to be available to work overtime for some yearly events.

At times the employee may also need to perform custodial duties, which include the use of basic custodial tools, such as mops, buckets, spray bottles, paper wipers, sponges, toilet bowl brushes, and chemicals. The employee may also use custodial equipment, such as carpet extractors, floor machines, wet vacs, and other specialized cleaning equipment. Tasks may necessitate bending, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and climbing (i.e., ladders).

The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, set up tables, chairs, and stage pieces, and push or pull gondolas, carts, and equipment ranging from light to heavy weight.

Additional Information

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI's Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.

We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,…