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Hungerford

Events Coordinator

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

... community. Our culture is rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and a shared dedication to client ... Joseph home. Your Impact As an Events Coordinator with Hungerford , you'll bring structure ...

Cahoots Coworking

Events Coordinator

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Cahoots is looking for an Events Coordinator to join our team! We are a coworking space, event ... Event planning, hospitality, venue, sales, production, or community experience is a plus

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Lipari Foods

Events Coordinator

Warren, MI

As a n Event Coordinator , you will have the unique opportunity to support our dynamic efforts in ... We are in your communities providing food to your stores and feeding your families and neighbors.

Bath Planet

Marketing Events Coordinator

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

Research and identify local events, home shows, expos, and community opportunities within the assigned territory. * Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with event vendors. * Build and ...

ssagroup

Catering & Events Coordinator

Detroit, MI

We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities. JOB SUMMARY The Catering & Events Coordinator is responsible for driving catering sales and ensuring the ...

ssagroup

Catering & Events Coordinator

Detroit, MI

We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities. JOB SUMMARY The Catering & Events Coordinator is responsible for driving catering sales and ensuring the ...

Holland, City of (MI)

Event Coordinator

Holland, MI · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

The Event Coordinator works with City staff, community organizations, sponsors, contractors ... Examples of Duties 1. Plan and implement assigned community events, concerts, celebrations, and ...

SSA Group

Catering & Events Coordinator

Royal Oak, MI · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities. JOB SUMMARY The Catering & Events Coordinator is responsible for driving catering sales and ensuring the ...

City of Holland, MI

Event Coordinator

Holland, MI · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

The Event Coordinator works with City staff, community organizations, sponsors, contractors ... Examples of Duties 1. Plan and implement assigned community events, concerts, celebrations, and ...

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How much do community events coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for community events coordinator in Michigan is $21.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.78 and $24.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Community Events Coordinator vs Event Planner?

AspectCommunity Events CoordinatorEvent Planner
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require event management certificationsHigh school diploma; certifications like CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) are common
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, community centers, local governmentHotels, event venues, corporate settings
Industry UsagePrimarily in community-focused organizations and local governmentAcross various industries including corporate, hospitality, and nonprofit

While both roles involve planning and coordinating events, Community Events Coordinators focus on local, community-based events often within nonprofit or government sectors. Event Planners typically handle a broader range of events, including corporate and private functions, in commercial settings. The key difference lies in their target audiences and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Community Events Coordinator job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,356 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Events Coordinator

Kalamazoo, MI • On-site

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Kalamazoo Valley Community Collegeexternal

$21.87/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Personnel Requisition
Personnel Requisition
Posting Number:
201101569P
Job Title:
Events Coordinator
Location:
Unassigned or Multiple Locations
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full Time
Pay Rate:
Minimum $21.87 per hour. Placement is determined by education and years of relevant experience beyond minimum requirements.
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Campus Planning & Operations
Job Summary:
Are you an enthusiastic, upbeat individual who creates positive energy in your environment? Do you approach each new situation with a positive outlook, always seeking new and creative solutions to problems or daily tasks? Then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the perfect full-time position for you.
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About the OpportunityKalamazoo Valley is seeking an Events Coordinator. This position coordinates all aspects of facility rentals and internal reservations for Arcadia Commons Campus, Bronson Healthy Living Campus, Groves Campus and Texas Township Campus.
Essential Job Functions
  • Serves as a primary point of contact, coordinates facility rentals and reservations for all internal and external requests at the Arcadia Commons Campus, the Bronson Healthy Living Campus, Groves Campus and the Texas Township Campus.
  • Responds to inquiries and reservations from the community including facilitating walk-throughs.
  • Processes facility use agreements and contracts, summarizes charges and prepares requests for invoice and conducts necessary post event follow-up.
  • Coordinates facility use logistics, including but not limited to room scheduling, coordination of setups and teardowns, parking, staffing, audio/visual equipment and other resource requests from multiple departments.
  • Serves as the primary lead for assigned projects and partners with campus departments and external stakeholders to ensure the successful planning and execution of shared events and programs.
  • Provides on-site support for featured college events and external rentals from load-in to loadout, manages access to site, assists with and troubleshooting usage of resources, resolves conflicts and reviews event timeline.
  • Utilizes the college-wide scheduling software and room inventory for reservations and event resource requests in collaboration with academic scheduling, including training new users and troubleshooting problems.
  • Supports operational projects such as market analysis, process improvement initiatives, data collection and space resource and capacity management utilizing applicable scheduling systems.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of acceptable facility use practices.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
  • Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
  • Skill in coordinating multiple projects.
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are requirements for this position. An example of this would be a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Physical Demands:
The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity.
Work Hours:
Core hours are Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.; occasional alternative hours including evenings and weekends may be necessary to support events and client demand.
Posting Date
08/19/2026
Closing Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
  • Please apply online to https://jobs.kvcc.edu/
  • This position will remain open until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by September 2, 2026.

EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.
Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

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