CPB Dance Coordinator

Job Title

CPB Dance Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Dance Coordinator(s) are tasked with planning and executing the Fall Dance and Dance of the Decades, each held at an off-campus venue
• Develop a theme for each dance, as well as create a plan for all needed decorations
• Keep open channels of communication between CPB, the venue, DJ, catering company, and other stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with marketing team to create advertising and marketing materials
• Assist in the development and execution of recruiting volunteers and running ticket sales
• Work with CPB Director and Advisor to coordinate all event logistics (including security plans, hospitality needs, production needs, volunteers, day-of-show, etc.)
• Assist in collaborative brainstorming sessions with other coordinators to create and develop events

General Qualifications and Requirements

• Required: Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA to apply
• Preferred: High attention to detail and working within an assigned budget
• Preferred: Effective, timely, and professional communication to students, faculty/staff, and external vendors
• Preferred: Proficient in public speaking or interested in improving public speaking skills
• Preferred: Ability to effectively troubleshoot challenges in preparation for and throughout events
• Preferred: Basic knowledge of graphic design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva)
• Preferred: Ability to lift 25-50 pounds and push heavy equipment on wheeled cart
• Preferred: Prior experience with event planning or interest in learning about event planning

Good Standing Statement

The position you are applying for requires students to be in good standing with the University of Portland. By agreeing to apply to this position you are consenting to allow the Office of Student Activities to request your involvement in the University of Portland Conduct Process. You may submit an additional explanation that will accompany your application.