Event Coordinator

Job overview

The Event Coordinator role is onsite in Danville, VA; compensation is $50,000 per year. The position supports food and beverage operations at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, coordinating banquets, business meetings, social events, job fairs, and fundraisers. The coordinator manages event details from client meetings through event-day execution, aligning timelines, room setups, catering requirements, and staff assignments. The role helps ensure that event plans are carried out as promised and that service standards remain consistent.

What you'll do

• Coordinate events from initial client meeting through event-day execution
• build and maintain timelines, setup requirements, and records
• plan catered-event specifications, quantities, staffing, assignments, and space scheduling
• run rehearsals and tastings
• inspect room setups before events
• coordinate with department heads and support staff
• help develop and monitor service standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

danville va

institute for advanced learning & research

event coordinator

event management

event planning

catering

banquets

business meetings

fundraisers

full-time

$50,000/year

hospitality

microsoft office

google workspace

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role includes client meetings, site walkthroughs, setup checks, and event-day coordination.

About the employer

Institute for Advanced Learning & Research is hiring for this role. Industry: Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Sector: 56.