Pioneer PBS in Granite Falls is seeking an Event Coordinator and Membership Assistant.

Event Coordinator and Membership Assistant

Join an Emmy-winning public broadcasting station and specialize in event planning and coordination as well as assist Membership in meeting their goals. Pioneer PBS has a tremendous opportunity for a detail-oriented assistant with strong communication skills.  This position works for the Development and Communication Director. The position opens immediately, and business hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This is an onsite position.

The Event Coordinator and Membership Assistant is responsible for overseeing tasks related to event planning and execution. It is expected that this person will be great with members of the community, utilize excellent communication skills and is highly detail oriented.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

• • Establishing and maintaining relationships with exterior vendors and venues.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with all departments internally related to events.
  • Planning event details and aspects, including seating, dining, the entire guest experience etc.
  • Planning internal staffing and volunteers needed to successfully execute events.
  • Creating reliable financial reports and management of invoicing.
  • Remaining under budget with all expenses related to each event.
  • Managing events as they happen and addressing potential problems that may arise.
  • Planning for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of the event.
  • Maintaining a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events.
  • Keep a running calendar of events that have been approved by station leadership.
  • As events are proposed, keep current with planning documents & communication via weekly short event meetings.
  • Be on site at events to help setup, execute as planned and return space to its original state.
  • For events that other station employees lead, act as support for their success.
  • Collect information from event attendees and follow up on information regarding membership.
  • Through events showcase to the community that we are their tv station.
  • For Underwriting, provide support to the underwriting rep(s) with contracting, invoicing, in kind letters for trades and tracking to assure deliverables are met.
  • Help create sales tools for underwriting rep(s) to make closing easy and consistent.
  • Help collect post “uw” reports on impact to assist in renewal successes.

The Event Coordinator and Membership Assistant will have at least a high school diploma with a 2–4-year degree in Hospitality preferred. 4 years of relevant experience can compensate for lack of a degree. Must have Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and have a willingness and ability to learn new software as required. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are a high priority.  The Event Coordinator and Membership Assistant must have a pleasant, professional manner in greeting all members of the public. Must have the ability to coordinate and meet multiple deadlines, a desire to learn software, and strong organizational skills.

You will join a team of talented, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals who love sharing the story of small towns and farming communities in the region.  They operate out of a state-of-the-art facility, located in Granite Falls, MN, where they embrace changing technology, creativity, and humor. Pioneer PBS has been in operation for over 50 years.

This is a full-time hourly position with full benefits. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three references to:  Sherece Lamke, President and General Manager, PBS, 1 Pioneer Drive, Granite Falls, MN 56241 or slamke@pioneer.org.  For additional information, or a detailed job description, please contact Shari at 320-289-2915.

Pioneer PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.