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BEAR WALRUS LLC

Restaurant Manager

Rock Hill, SC

$52K/yr

Develop and coordinate marketing efforts and community events Qualifications: * High school diploma/GED * Previous restaurant management experience * Familiarity with Microsoft Office, restaurant ...

BEAR WALRUS LLC

Restaurant Manager

Rock Hill, SC

$52K/yr

Develop and coordinate marketing efforts and community events Qualifications: * High school diploma/GED * Previous restaurant management experience * Familiarity with Microsoft Office, restaurant ...

BEAR WALRUS LLC

Restaurant Manager

Rock Hill, SC

$52K/yr

Develop and coordinate marketing efforts and community events Qualifications: * High school diploma/GED * Previous restaurant management experience * Familiarity with Microsoft Office, restaurant ...

BEAR WALRUS LLC

Restaurant Manager

Rock Hill, SC

$52K/yr

Develop and coordinate marketing efforts and community events Qualifications: * High school diploma/GED * Previous restaurant management experience * Familiarity with Microsoft Office, restaurant ...

BEAR WALRUS LLC

Restaurant Manager

Rock Hill, SC · On-site

$52K/yr

Develop and coordinate marketing efforts and community events Qualifications: * High school diploma/GED * Previous restaurant management experience * Familiarity with Microsoft Office, restaurant ...

BEAR WALRUS LLC

Restaurant Manager

Rock Hill, SC · On-site

$52K/yr

Develop and coordinate marketing efforts and community events Qualifications: * High school diploma/GED * Previous restaurant management experience * Familiarity with Microsoft Office, restaurant ...

Northbound Search

Office Manager

Spartanburg, SC

Plan internal events, team activities, and office initiatives * Serve as the primary point of ... Prior office management and/or administrative experience required * Strong organizational skills ...

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How much do event manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for event manager in Union, SC is $55,926.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,100.00 and $66,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an event manager do?

An Event Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing events such as conferences, weddings, corporate meetings, and festivals. They coordinate all aspects of the event, including budgeting, venue selection, vendor management, logistics, and on-site execution. Event Managers work closely with clients to ensure their vision is realized and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the event. Their goal is to deliver successful and memorable experiences while staying within budget and meeting client expectations.

What is the difference between Event Manager vs Event Coordinator?

AspectEvent ManagerEvent Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire event planning, manages budgets, coordinates teams, and ensures event successAssists with planning, manages logistics, and handles on-site operations
Required SkillsLeadership, budgeting, vendor management, problem-solvingOrganization, communication, multitasking, attention to detail
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with site visits, often in event venues or client locationsPrimarily on-site during events, with some planning meetings
Common EmployersEvent planning companies, corporations, venuesEvent planning firms, corporate event departments, nonprofits

While both roles are essential in event planning, the Event Manager has broader responsibilities, including overseeing the entire event process and managing teams, whereas the Event Coordinator focuses more on logistics and on-site execution. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are some common challenges faced by event managers when coordinating large-scale events, and how can these be effectively managed?

Event Managers often encounter challenges such as last-minute changes, coordinating multiple vendors, and ensuring seamless communication among stakeholders. Effective management involves meticulous planning, maintaining a detailed timeline, and using event management software to track progress and responsibilities. Building strong relationships with reliable vendors and establishing clear communication protocols with the team can also help address unexpected issues quickly and efficiently. Flexibility and problem-solving skills are essential to adapt to changing circumstances and deliver successful events.

What does an event manager do?

Event managers plan, organize, and supervise events, such as business conferences, weddings, and festivals. They handle all the arrangements required to make the event run smoothly. Event managers determine what the client needs and expects; then they coordinate the preparations leading up to the event, including booking venues, scheduling transportation, and selecting the food and decorations. They may even need to hire staff for the event. Event managers may need to employ reliable waiters, entertaining DJs, and talented photographers. Event managers monitor payments and budget, and ensure the event meets all required safety regulations. Large-scale corporate gatherings require management, so the event manager often delegates and oversees planning tasks to focus on operating on-site the night of the occasion.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Event Manager, you need strong organizational skills, project management experience, and often a degree in hospitality, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with event management software, budgeting tools, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is typically required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities help you manage teams and client expectations effectively. These skills are vital to ensure seamless event execution, client satisfaction, and the ability to handle unforeseen challenges.
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Career Center Fellow - External Relations

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Wofford College's Career Center invites applications for Career Center Fellow - External Relations (CCF). The CCF should be interested in working in the fields of career development, higher education, event planning, external and/or alumni/employer relations, and/or process management.The CCF will assist the Director of External Relations .The CCF will be a full member of the Career Center staff.
The CCF is a full-time, on-campus position working 37.5 hours a week with regular office hours of 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. The position is focused on learning and can be a 1- or 2-year fellowship.Graduates from 2024-2026 are encouraged to apply.
Tasks could include:
  • Serve as a point of contact for employers and alumni inquiring about engagement opportunities with students
  • Coordinate the Career Center's online alumni mentoring platform by managing mentor and student inquiries, facilitating mentor-mentee matches, recruiting and onboarding alumni mentors, and supporting ongoing participant engagement
  • Maintain accurate records of all external partner interactions in the CRM database
  • Follow up promptly with inquiries and requests from employers, alumni, and campus partners
  • Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing career-focused events, including employer information sessions, networking events, and career fairs
  • Provide on-site support at career center and alumni events, managing registration, greeting guests, and ensuring smooth operations
  • Collaborate with the alumni office to support special initiatives and large-scale events
  • Create and distribute communications to external stakeholders about upcoming opportunities and events
  • Help identify and cultivate new employer relationships to expand student internship and job opportunities
  • Collect and organize feedback from events to inform future programming
  • Support the development of materials promoting career services to external constituents
  • Contribute to social media content highlighting employer and alumni partnerships
  • Other duties as assigned as they arise

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 0-3 years of professional experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite
  • Experience with event planning preferred
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events

FELLOWS WILL:
- Gain hands-on experience with event planning, customer relations, and communications in a career services setting
- Build skills in areas such as sales, events, marketing, and communications
- Have the opportunity to attend a professional development conference or event during the fellowship
APPLICATION
For full consideration, please be sure you are applying through Workday on the Wofford College website at: https://wofford.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Wofford
Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE
Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation's 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
Spartanburg is located in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. It became the first city in South Carolina to join the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and, in 2012, became one of five cities nationally to participate in the 10-year Wellville program, a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to improving equitable well-being in U.S. cities. Spartanburg and Wofford partner on multiple community equity initiatives, including the Northside Initiative, which has brought together a diverse group of citizens to revitalize a neighborhood in ways that don't reproduce the harm of earlier urban renewal programs.
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For information about Wofford's Title IX compliance, visit wofford.edu/administration/title-ix. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact HumanResources@Wofford.edu.

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