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Event Coordinator
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Event Coordinator
Steeple Square
1 Positions
ID: 83112
Posted On 10/13/2025
Job Overview
Steeple Square serves as a collaborative, inclusive center, providing an attractive hub for social life and community support while preserving its historic fabric and features. The repurposed event center is an agent for positive change and a catalyst for restoring lives, neighborhood empowerment and community vibrancy.
Full job description:
Join our amazing team at one of the Midwest's top wedding and special event venues, and work with fantastic clients, vendors and staff.
The Steeple Square Event Center is seeking a seasoned part-time Event Coordinator. This position will be held by a client-focused professional with a warm, can-do attitude. The candidate of choice will have excellent organizational and communication skills and demonstrate incredible attention to detail for elevating the client experience.
This position requires consistent weekend and evening availability. Candidates with previous experience (at least one year) in the wedding/event industry are preferred. Interested candidates must either live within a 30-minute drive from our venue in Dubuque or be willing to commute to the venue multiple times per week.
Job Summary:
Oversees and assists with rental events and activities in the Steeple Square Community Event Center, including Honkamp Hall and the Sisters of Charity BVM Community Center, which includes but is not limited to weddings, receptions, family celebrations, celebrations of life, community events, arts and culture events, business meetings, events and parties, and events with Steeple Square community partners.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Set up event spaces according to floor plans: tables, chairs, bars, stages, etc.
+ Place linens, signage, decorations, and equipment per event specs
+ Assist in unloading and positioning vendor equipment as needed
+ Tear down and properly store all event items post-event
+ Maintain cleanliness and organization of event spaces
+ Handle furniture and equipment with care and attention to detail
Physical and Other Requirements:
+ Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times
+ Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat and twist
+ Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule including nights, weekend and some holidays
Additional Duties Include
+ Supervise and assist with all aspects of the event execution
+ Ensure excellent client satisfaction
+ Coordinate transition from event planning to execution with Events & Marketing Manager
+ Provide leadership and guidance to venue staff during events
+ Other duties as assigned by Executive Director
Qualifications:
+ Associate or bachelor’s degree in hospitality, hospitality management, event management, marketing or related field or equivalent experience preferred but not required
+ Valid driver’s license
Pay:
+ $25-$30 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)
Primary Contact
1645542942827
Scott Ellerbach
Executive Director,
563-258-9997
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Job Details
Categories
Customer Service
Hotel/Hospitality/Tourism
Location
Dubuque , IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Part Time
Qualifications
Education
Associates
Experience
1-2 Years
Company ID
8383
Job REQ #
\# Positions
1
Start Date
20251013
End Date
20251215
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About the Company
Steeple Square is the former St. Mary's Church campus located in Dubuque, Iowa. A non-profit organization, Steeple Square's mission is to serve as a collaborative, inclusive center providing opportunities for community support, social life and cultural growth. Steeple Square is a hub for community transformation, rooted in the heart of Dubuque. Our campus blends historic preservation with innovation — serving as a place where nonprofits collaborate, futures are inspired, and arts, culture, and tourism thrive. We are a nonprofit driven by a mission to breathe new life into old spaces and uplift the people around us.
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