Events Manager

Salary

$48,000 - $60,000 Annually

Honolulu, Hawaii

Full-time

Remote

Reporting to the Director, Instructional Technology and Client Services, the Events Manager thrives in a high-touch customer environment, embracing service excellence as well as the use of technology to facilitate event and conference scheduling needs. Through excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, the ideal candidate will exercise the utmost care in balancing community event needs with the University's academic or other needs.

The Events Manager will be the University's primary event coordinator for external events and a limited resource for internal events. This position will also work in conjunction with the Manager, Auxiliary Property Operations.

• Two years' experience in a customer service and/or hospitality role
• Basic knowledge of event equipment (audiovisual technology) and operation
• At least one year of experience leading a client, vendor, or tenant relationship with the authority to make basic daily decisions
• Demonstrated professional record of working collaboratively with others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work extended hours as needed

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in Hawai'i's visitor industry
• Prior experience establishing and managing budgets
• Five years of event planning experience
• Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate closely with colleagues within department and across departments.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
• This position may also require driving responsibility for an HPU vehicle. Due to driving responsibilities, you must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with HPU's Vehicle Driving policy.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.
• Proven ability to work independently
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills