Marketing Events and Promotions Coordinator - Florida State University

The Event and Promotions Coordinator is responsible for planning, promoting, and executing engaging events and promotions across Seminole Dining's residential and retail locations. This role focuses on enhancing the student experience, supporting meal plan retention, and driving sales growth through creative and well-executed initiatives.

Requirements

• Build and maintain campus and community connections for collaboration opportunities.
• Manage the Seminole Dining Event Calendar across digital, print, and web platforms.
• Plan, promote, and execute events at dining halls (2) and retail locations (28+), focusing on student experience, meal plan retention, and sales growth.
• Lead event logistics: planning, team coordination, set-up/take-down, supply procurement, and staff collaboration.
• Plan event details, including activities, decorations, and themed food with the culinary team.
• Maintain event records: reliable financial reporting for ROI, comprehensive breakdowns, and timely submissions to Campus Event Services.
• Anticipate and address challenges to ensure event integrity.
• Host bi-weekly/monthly meetings with staff to coordinate events.
• Manage and update the Seminole Dining Event Wall (monthly calendar and weekly event breakdown).
• Work within allocated budgets: $10K (fall, spring) and $5K (summer).
• Provide itemized expenses for client approval two weeks before events.
• Maintain accurate timecards and communicate adjustments promptly.
• Identify and implement product sampling opportunities and mobile/in-person promotions.
• Expand event and promotions calendars to include retail spaces like 1851 Porch and Union locations.