Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$77k–$79k/yr
Job Description For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of makin…
Skills: Event management, Project management, Customer service, Relationship building, Vendor management
Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$90k–$96k/yr
Job Description UW Recreation has an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director for Recreation to join their team. About this Opportunity Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director for Recreation is respons…
Skills: Personnel management, Budgeting, Strategic planning, Program assessment, Leadership
Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$76k–$86k/yr
Job Description UW Libraries has an outstanding opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join their team. About this opportunity The Facilities Manager leads daily operations and maintenance of Libraries spaces across the…
Skills: Facilities management, Building maintenance, Project management, HVAC systems, Electrical systems
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
Please note: Acceptance into the Invent at Seattle Children's postdoctoral scholars program is required in order to apply for this position. For questions contact [email protected] or visihttps://www.seattlechi…
Skills: Research strategies, Gene therapy, Cellular therapeutics, Protein therapeutics, Target validation
Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$51k–$68k/yr
Job Description The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for an Employment Training Specialist 2 to join their team. About this Opportunity Reporting to Katherine Bournelis, the Employment…
Skills: Case Management, Job Development, Vocational Counseling, Job Coaching, Disability Services
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
Location: Seattle University We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions. Address: 901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may …
Skills: Food preparation, Standardized recipes, Portion control, Safe food-handling, Kitchen equipment maintenance
Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$47k–$63k/yr
Job Description The College of Education has an outstanding opportunity for a one-year Temporary Program Coordinator to join their team. About the Opportunity Reporting to the Director of ConnectEd, the Program Coordinat…
Skills: Program administration, Event planning, Budget management, Procurement, Microsoft Office
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
$160k–$216k/yr
Consultant Aircrew Training Specialist Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Global Services (BGS) is currently hiring a Consultant Aircrew Training Specialist to join the Customer Training Engineering team based out of Sea…
Skills: Aircrew training, Flight training development, Instructional systems design, Curriculum development, Technical training
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
Job Description Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Operations, Men's Rowing to join their team. About this Opportunity The Director of Operations reports to the Head Men’s Rowing Coach …
Skills: Budget forecasting, Event scheduling, Contract negotiation, Team travel management, Donor relations
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$26/hr
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at n…
Skills: Curriculum Delivery, Child Supervision, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$30/hr
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at n…
Skills: Child care, Early childhood education, Classroom management, Developmentally appropriate practice, Curriculum delivery
Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$113k–$185k/yr
ABOUT BEZOS ACADEMY At Bezos Academy, we believe all children deserve the great start that excellent early education provides, including in under-resourced communities. Our mission is to nurture the potential in every ch…
Skills: Design operations, Product development lifecycle, Cross-functional collaboration, Project management, Workflow optimization
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$29/hr
Students don’t just need a financial aid form processed. They need someone who can untangle the knot, ask the right questions, and confidently say, ‘Here’s how we make this work. If you thrive on solvin…
Skills: Financial aid administration, Title IV compliance, Data entry, Student counseling, Compliance auditing
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
Overview OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accounta…
Skills: Early childhood education, Child supervision, Curriculum implementation, Developmental assessment, Communication
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
Precision Door Service (PDS) is seeking a forward-thinking Learning & Development Field Trainer to assist in building and execution of training programs for our field teams. This is a newly created role with a clear miss…
Skills: Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Training Strategy, Field Training, Adult Learning Principles
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
Precision Garage Door Service (PGD) is seeking a forward-thinking Learning & Development Manager to build our training programs from the ground up. You’ll be the architect of a scalable training framework that equips our…
Skills: Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Training Program Development, Sales Training, Technical Training
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
Benefits: 401(k) Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Training & development Life’s too short to not work someplace awesome! If you love kids, enjoy moving, and being active in your job while having a ton of fun, yo…
Skills: Gymnastics instruction, Child development, Physical education, Customer service, Class management
LVMH Perfumes & CosmeticsSeattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$90k/yr
Company Description WHO WE ARE fresh is a global skincare brand within the LVMH Group, headquartered in New York City. We emphasize the look, feel, and scent in every product, transforming skincare into an elevated, sens…
Skills: Sales strategy, Training, Event planning, Relationship management, Merchandising
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
$45k–$61k/yr
Job Description The School of Dentistry has an outstanding opportunity for a Dental Assistant 2 to join their team. The Department of Restorative Dentistry at the School of Dentistry is the largest teaching department en…
Skills: Dental Assisting, Four-handed Chairside Assisting, Sterilization, Patient Care, Infection Control
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
$110k–$194k/yr
LocationSt. Louis, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours40 Position SummaryThe Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, …
Skills: Strategic leadership, Access control, CCTV surveillance, Security technology, Capital planning
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The Advancement Events Specialist plans and executes a wide range of in-person and hybrid events to engage alumni, donors, and industry partners. This role manages all aspects of event production, including logistics, vendor coordination, budget management, and onsite execution.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in event management, marketing, or a related field. Strong project management, customer service, and relationship-building skills are required to succeed in this role.
For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement. Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.
The College of Built Environments has an exciting opening for an Advancement Events Specialist. This is a full-time, temporary position with an appointment through June 30, 2027.
The Advancement Events Specialist plans and executes a wide range of events that engage alumni, donors, volunteers, industry partners, and friends of the College of Built Environments. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Development, College of Built Environments, this role oversees all aspects of event management, from planning and logistics to onsite execution and post-event evaluation, while partnering closely with college leadership and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong project management, customer service, and relationship-building skills to deliver high-quality events that strengthen engagement with the College and the University of Washington.
What You Will Do
Event Production and Management (75%)
Plan and deliver a variety of in-person and hybrid events that engage alumni, donors, industry partners, volunteers, and other members of the College community.
Manage events from start to finish, including timelines, budgets, registration, guest communications, venue coordination, and event logistics.
Develop and coordinate event communications and materials, including invitations, registration pages, programs, signage, surveys, and other attendee-facing resources.
Coordinate with vendors and service providers, including caterers, venues, rental companies, photographers, and other event partners.
Lead onsite event execution, including setup and teardown, registration, audiovisual coordination, volunteer support, and troubleshooting to ensure a positive attendee experience.
Partner with college leadership, faculty, and colleagues across the College to develop event content, schedules, and speaker materials.
Maintain event information and registration platforms, provide event updates to stakeholders, and evaluate event outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
General Event Operations (20%)
Collaborate with colleagues across the College, University, and broader community to support engagement efforts and coordinate event opportunities.
Connect faculty and college leadership with speaking engagements and other event participation opportunities.
Help ensure consistent event planning practices, timelines, and high-quality guest experiences across College and University events.
Other Duties (5%)
Represent the College on committees, task forces, and working groups as needed.
Stay informed on University event policies and help ensure events are planned and executed in accordance with established guidelines.
Collaborate with event professionals across campus to support university-wide initiatives and share best practices.
To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be forwarded to the Hiring Department.
A Bachelor’s degree AND two years of experience in event management, marketing/communications, advancement, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience planning and executing events from start to finish, including logistics, vendor management, registration, communications, and onsite event support.
Experience managing multiple events or projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
Strong customer service and relationship management skills, with experience partnering with diverse stakeholders, clients, vendors, sponsors, donors, volunteers, or senior leaders.
Experience supporting events of varying size and complexity, from small meetings and receptions to larger engagement programs and special events.
Experience using event registration, invitation, or email marketing platforms such as Cvent, Marketo, or similar tools.
Experience creating event communications and promotional materials, including invitations, presentations, signage, or digital content.
Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.
What You Can Expect
Hybrid-work schedule with four days in the office and one to two days eligible for telework per week, based on business needs.
Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice.
Cubicle/open workspace environment that may result in higher noise levels and visual distractions.
Must have regular and reliable transportation for local travel, with the ability to travel to and from events and across campus as needed.
Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally for event setup and tear down.
During Events (from setup to tear down) or on Event days:
Ability to stand 4 or more hours continuously.
Ability to walk 4 or more hours continuously.
Ability to work greater than a 10-hour day
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Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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UW Medicine is an integrated clinical, research and learning health system with a single mission to improve the health of the public. Its faculty, staff, students and trainees are dedicated to delivering high- quality patient care and making important discoveries that lead to new approaches for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human disease. UW Medicine is home to one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive medical research programs as well as innovative learning programs for students, trainees and practitioners. As the only health system in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho that connects research, education and patient care, UW Medicine provides a higher degree of healthcare, ranging from primary and preventive care to the most specialized care for complex medical conditions. UW Medicine includes Airlift Northwest, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center—Montlake, University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians and UW School of Medicine. UW Medicine shares in the ownership of Children’s University Medical Group with Seattle Children’s. A Higher Degree of Healthcare.
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