Exhibitions and Events Manager

Exhibitions and Events Manager

Library

Summary of Job Details

Under general direction of the Communications and Marketing Manager, the Library Events Manager is an experienced professional responsible for the strategy, planning, implementation, and assessment of a fast-paced calendar of Library public programming, including the Library's signature UCSB Reads program, as well as faculty talks, exhibition openings, receptions, awards ceremonies, and workshops. They manage the overall budget for the Library Events Program, and seek additional funds and resources, when appropriate. The Events Manager supervises a full-time Events & Exhibitions Assistant, who supports the day-to-day logistics for the Events & Exhibitions Programs. The Events Manager creates, distributes, and enforces Library event policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with relevant UC and UCSB policies. The Events Manager utilizes qualitative and quantitative assessment methods to present and recommend improvements to the Events Program. With a high degree of autonomy, the Events Manager scouts for programming ideas through information gathering and deep Library and campus engagement, seeking collaborative opportunities to showcase UCSB research and creative work, to integrate the Library with the curriculum, and to situate the Library as a welcoming and active hub of campus life. The Events Manager collaborates with Library Development staff on community and donor engagement events and works closely with the Exhibitions Librarian to coordinate Library events and exhibitions. The Events Manager applies best practices in event planning and project management to ensure timelines and deliverables are met for high-quality public programming within resource constraints. They cultivate and manage relationships with invited guests, advisory committees, Library program and service providers, campus and outside contractors, and UCSB and community partners. The Events Manager serves as the Library's on-site representative at events, occasionally delivering welcoming remarks on behalf of the Library, or delegates onsite coordination to others. They use independent judgment to troubleshoot and resolve problems in a timely and sensitive manner. The Events Manager works in a team-based environment with other Library External Affairs staff to promote the Library and engage diverse audiences.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

4-6 years of professional event planning experience.

Demonstrates good judgment in making decisions and managing events.

Highly developed interpersonal communication skills including political acumen and social perceptiveness.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse populations with competing priorities.

Special Conditions of Employment

Occasional evening or weekend work.

Satisfactory conviction history background check

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and occasional evenings/weekends

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Application review begins 10/15/24

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #73357