Logistics Coordinator Jobs

President IOP: Programming
Created in 2013 by University of Chicago alumnus David Axelrod (AB'76), the nonpartisan Institute of Politics is committed to fostering in our students a passion for public service, meaningful dialogue and active engagement in our democracy. By bringing practitioners from the public arena to campus, and providing extracurricular opportunities in politics, policy, government and journalism, the non-partisan Institute seeks to open pathways for engagement and leadership to students across campus. This is done through the four primary programmatic components of the Institute. The Speaker Series program hosts nationally and internationally recognized speakers on a wide variety of issues related to the mission of the IOP. The Fellows Program presents an opportunity for political practitioners, policy makers, journalists, and others engaged in politics and public service, to be in residence at the University of Chicago for an academic quarter and provide weekly, extracurricular seminars to University of Chicago students. The IOP also sponsors a robust, paid internship program for undergraduate and graduate students, placing them in high-level settings overseas, in Washington, D.C. and at the state and local levels. Lastly, the IOP’s Civic Engagement programs provide pathways for students to take an active role in shaping politics and policy in their communities through leadership development programs, student-led civic engagement projects, and political exploration treks.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Speaker Series and Pritzker Fellows Programs, the Logistics Coordinator will work closely with the IOP’s Assistant Director of Production to support managing event logistics, developing timelines for planning and day-of-event activities, providing operational support for a series of events, or planning and executing a full spectrum of logistics (e.g., facility selection, menu planning, transportation arrangements, and audio/visual equipment) for Speaker Series events, as needed. They will also play a key role in supporting and maintaining relationships with internal and external programming partners, working effectively and collaboratively with University departments, centers and student organizations (among others) to produce and execute a diverse array of programs. They may negotiate contracts with vendors and coordinate vendor services to ensure that meeting and event needs are met.

• Supports the Assistant Director, Speaker Series with managing process for tracking and maintaining key Speakers Series metrics and audience feedback.
• Facilitates student sessions with speakers (registration process, selection, and oversight).
• May create and manage event briefing documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.
• Working with Assistant Director, Speaker Series, responsible for booking travel, hotel, transportation for all guests.
• Assists with identification and resolution of event and program needs, including vendor selection and contract negotiation. In support of the Assistant Director, keeps track of all expenses, prepares reports on costs, using existing procedures to solve routine problems as they arise.
• Provides onsite production help during events – including typically 2 to 4 evenings a week during peak programming months (about six months/year), and, very occasionally, during some weekend hours.
• Ensures a positive guest experience for all IOP Speaker Series guests by supporting Assistant Director, Speaker Series by arranging travel, lodging, car service, and other comforts for all guests.
• Assists with researching creative event and speaker ideas.
• Assists with management of event calendars (Box, Outlook and Google Calendars).
• Manages guest release forms and retention of other Speaker Series data in IOP’s database.
• Assists the Assistant Director, Speaker Series with coordination of AV needs for Speaker Series events.
• Reviews and finalizes guest lists and facilitates sending invitations.
• Plans and schedules events, programs, and outreach. Coordinates event-day logistics, and performs other routine assignments with guidance from others.
• Compiles data to be used in event and program evaluation. Contributes to improvements by implementing ideas as they are identified, with general direction from others.

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Experience in an editorial and/or programming environment, including journalism, broadcast programming, and/or live event production.
• Interest in, and some knowledge about politics and public policy.
• Planning and managing budgets and contracts.
• Managing event logistics, including catering, venue selection, guest travel and RSVP processes.
• 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office suite and Google docs.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite.

• Strong commitment to diversity.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task on deadline in a fast-paced environment.
• Set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
• Approach contentious issues from all possible sides, with an eye towards fairness and accuracy.
• Strong background in guest/talent bookings.
• Conceptualize timely opportunities for speakers and topics and to develop them into compelling events.
• In-depth knowledge of, and passion for, politics, public policy and current events (local, national and international).
• Solve problems and make decisions effectively.
• Interest/experience in working with young people.
• Superb research skills and demonstrated resourcefulness.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment with a wide range of constituencies including high-profile guests, senior leaders, Board members, colleagues, students and volunteers.
• Strong organizational skills and superb eye for detail.

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Individual Contributor
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