Careers

The Events Planning Manager is a full-time position that delivers events and provides venue support at CSU Spur to advance engagement and strategic efforts in the Denver Metro area. This position works collaboratively with leaders across Colorado State University to understand the goals and key outcomes for the event. The Event Planning Manager works with various stakeholders to understand and develop overall strategy, deliver signature events (see below) and create new events aligning with the overall strategy. Stakeholders include the VP of Denver Strategy and Engagement at CSU Spur, CSU Marketing and Communications, the CSU Alumni Association, and other within CSU. The Event Planning Manager also works with the CSU Spur Events Team to deliver client events hosted at CSU Spur.

The Events manager models excitement for the profession and has the talent to incorporate best practices into the organizational culture. To be successful, the individual must possess outstanding interpersonal skills with an understanding of the elements of provide exceptional customer service, problem-solving, and administer/execute several programs simultaneously in a highly professional manner. The individual must have a strong background in communication, attention to detail and negotiation tactics. Additionally, the individual must have the ability to manage conflicts and crisis situations as well as design and implement real-time contingency plans. This position should expect to work outside the standard University business hours, including weekend and evening work, as well as time beyond 40 hours during peak seasons.

Initial signature events include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Spur Programming during the National Western Stock Show (16 days), in particular CSU Day at the National Western Stock Show and other themed days identified on an annual basis
• Alumni events, seasonal alumni engagement, cooking classes, volunteer opportunities, and lecture/film series, etc.
• CSU Ramily, hosted by the University & Community Engagement team (summer event)
• Fundraising Events
• Second Saturdays at CSU Spur (monthly)
• Large community events
• Water in the West Symposium
• Straayer Conference (policy, political science, democracy)
• Research and career fairs
• Innovation events and gatherings (in collaboration with members of Spur innovation ecosystem)
• CSU Presidential requested events
• Virtual, hybrid, and in person events

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