Conference Center Event Coordinator

The Science History Institute is recruiting for a full-time Event Coordinator for its Conference Center. The Conference Center Event Coordinator is responsible for client engagement, event planning, culinary services, room sets, event billing, and staff management. The Conference Center Event Coordinator will supervise a team of Conference Services Assistants to provide clients with high-quality executed events within its 13,500 sq. ft. Conference Center located in the beautiful Independence Hall historic area. This position requires a flexible schedule, as we host events during the business day, as well as evenings and occasional weekends.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of hospitality, event, or related experience
• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree a plus
• Professional presence with exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of Tripleseat or similar software is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects and to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, while maintaining a strong professional demeanor
• Knowledge of audiovisual technology is a plus
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

                                           Science History Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

**The starting annual salary for this position is $55,000. Salary offer may be higher based on candidate’s experience.**

The Science History Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Science History Institute is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups such as women, racioethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to apply.

About the Science History Institute

Founded in 1982, the Science History Institute collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the lesser-known and sometimes overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. And we don’t just mean discoveries made in laboratories. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect. We tell the stories behind the science. Visit the Institute’s museum and library, listen to our podcasts, read our magazine and blog, attend our programs, and browse our digital collections. It’s all free so you can be free to discover the science in your life. Learn more at sciencehistory.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.