Perkins Chapel Coordinator (HR Title: Event Coordinator)
Southern Methodist University Inc

Description

Hourly Range:

$26.43 per hour

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. The University's entrepreneurial spirit lives in people from every academic discipline who see opportunities to create something new in the world - and work hard to bring their innovations to life. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for our students, faculty and alumni to make a global impact. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities - from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About the Department:

Perkins School of Theology is one of the 13 seminaries of The United Methodist Church and one of only five university-related United Methodist theological schools, located in the heart of Dallas, Texas, with an extension program in Houston/Galveston. The faculty and staff of Perkins are committed to our mission of equipping persons for faithful leadership and Christian ministry in a changing church and society. Students study with a faculty, diverse both culturally and in theological perspective, in the School's graduate degree and certificate studies programs. Perkins is Wesleyan by tradition, United Methodist by affiliation, inclusive of diverse Christian expressions, and welcoming of all. The oldest graduate professional School at Southern Methodist University, Perkins embraces its setting in the Southwestern United States while seeking to make theological education accessible, through in-person, hybrid, and distance learning, to students from the region, the nation, and around the world.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

This position serves to connect with couples who are preparing for marriage in Perkins Chapel. The Perkins Chapel Wedding coordinator supports all aspects of the wedding ceremony; which includes scheduling, ongoing planning, onsite support for the wedding rehearsal and wedding ceremony. The position assists the Associate Director for Events & Facilities in the scheduling of other events within the Perkins complex.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all inquiring couples and responsible for managing the wedding schedule and availability, giving tours, reviewing Perkins Chapel ceremony rules and guidelines, following SMU policies and answering any questions couples may have about having their ceremony in Perkins Chapel.
  
• Administrator for all business aspects of weddings, including drafting legal contracts through DocuSign, tracking electronic payment and utilizing the SMU campus wide scheduling system called STABLE, maintaining wedding details through OneDrive/Excel, wedding deposits, scheduling/pay for contract staff (organist, sound technician).
  
• Responsible for developing a marketing strategy to promote Perkins Chapel as a premier Dallas wedding ceremony venue. Improve Perkins Chapel's social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, wedding website, and various other platforms.
  
• The Perkins Chapel Coordinator is responsible for working at a minimum, one wedding a month. Serves as the designated Perkins Chapel onsite wedding technician for the rehearsal on Friday and wedding on Saturday.
  
• Assists the Associate Director for Events & Facilities in the coordination of other events within the Perkins complex and other duties as needed.
  
• Occasional evening/weekend hours will be required to meet with interested couples, fill in or help with a typically Saturday wedding, or assist with other after-hours events.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree is required.

A minimum of one year of experience is required. Prior experience in wedding planning or coordination is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate knowledge of effective dispute resolution skills is preferred.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with SMU STABLE and Sitecore is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Stand
• Carry/lift 25 lbs.

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by March 24, 2024

This position is open until filled.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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