Venue & Events Coordinator

Venue & Events Coordinator

Salary

$22,000.00 - $24,000.00 Annually

Location

LSCO Main Campus - Orange

Job Type

Part-Time (hourly, one time pay)

Job Number

202600090

Department

Manager Of Brown Estate

Opening Date

07/30/2026

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lsco.edu or call 409-882-3905.

We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Clery Compliance & Title IX Office, located in the Ron Lewis Building, Room 222C, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing rebecca.gentry@lsco.edu .

Click here to find the report on our website.

Job Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The LSCO Event Coordinator reports to the Director of Hospitality & Events. The Event Coordinator performs administrative work related to booking and executing events. Duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Duties/Responsibilities

ESSENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Schedule and conduct venue tours for prospective clients and community partners.
• Correspond with all interested parties on venue rentals. This includes campus executives, department heads for meetings, outside businesses, and outside individuals for personal events.
• Develops contracts for rental agreements describing services to be rendered and needed equipment and personnel for the event.
• Develops and ensures compliance with facility use policies and procedures.
• Ensures all renters obtain proper insurance and supply documentation as proof prior to events.
• Assists in planning, implementing, and logistical support for college functions, special events, community events, and programs.
• Develops and maintains a working relationship with faculty, staff and leaders of outside groups in planning and scheduling events and programs for the college located at any of our venues.
• Makes arrangements for event staffing security, facilities and amenities with the college and approved vendors.
• Serve as on-site representative during events.
• Manages/maintains the calendar of events for the venue.
• Works with custodial and physical plant personnel to ensure cleaning, setup and takedown, and reset of the venue.
• Assists with the marketing and promotion of the LSCO event venues to increase usage of the facility.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION

Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Associate/ Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

ExperienceOne to three years of experience in hospitality, sales, customer service, marketing, event administration, or venue management preferred.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills.

Ability to communicate professionally with diverse clients and campus partners.

Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.

Ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.

Professional appearance and customer-focused attitude.

Must have working knowledge of general business terminology, spelling, and arithmetic. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping methods.

Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and maintaining records.

Knowledge of automated systems and equipment.

Ability to operate microcomputers or computer systems.

Experience in MS Word or Excel, Canva or like programs preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, client/customer contact and indoor activity. Requires occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, crawling, twisting upper body, carrying and or lifting up to 25 pounds, outdoor activity, and extreme noise.

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment.

LSCO is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Lamar State College Orange (TX)

Address 410 Front Street

Orange, Texas, 77630

Website https://www.lsco.edu/