Event Planner II

Position Title:

Event Planner II Job Group:

Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Event Management or Hospitality degree Demonstrated experience coordinating public facing events Familiarity with event registration, ticketing, or POS systems Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners and vendors

Job Description:

Summary The Reiman Gardens Guest Services and Events team is excited to accept applications for an Event Planner II. This position, with a working title of Public Events Coordinator, is responsible for coordinating and executing Reiman Gardens' events for members and public guests. This position will be responsible for creating, planning and executing events, including developing and adhering to event budgets. This role also works with a grants team to procure sponsorships for Public Events and collaborates with the Manager of Volunteer Engagement and Marketing Specialist to coordinate volunteer and promotional needs. This position will conduct appropriate follow up after an event, including reporting, budget management, and surveys. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently and in a team environment; manage multiple ongoing tasks and projects; be self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines; and possess strong written and oral communication skills. Duties of this position require some evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Example of Duties

• Plans, coordinates, publicizes, and implements events, conferences, conventions, meetings, etc.
• Facilitates event production.
• Coordinates logistics such as electrical, custodial, staging, lighting, sound, concessions, catering, security, transportation, and safety.
• Coordinates event staffing, which may include hiring and supervising event staff.
• Consults with clients on event planning.
• Coordinates contracts and letters of agreement for services and events.
• Markets services and venues to generate revenue.
• Creates strategies to increase utilization, events, and services.
• May assign work to other support staff. Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.

S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. For more information about Reiman Gardens, please visit:

Reiman Gardens Appointment Type:

Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12

Month Work Period Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please Note:

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by April 12, 2026. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or

Toll Free:

1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

March 31, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

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