Company Name: CalPERS
Location: Sacramento, CA
Type: Full Time
Salary: NA
Job Description:
Are you a highly organized, creative problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment? The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is seeking an Event and Project Coordinator to lead the planning and coordination of our educational events and support impactful member education initiatives that help members make informed retirement decisions.
In this role, you will independently coordinate events from start to finish to ensure every event runs smoothly and successfully. You’ll work closely with management, internal teams, external stakeholders, and cross-divisional partners to bring educational events to life, while helping promote CalPERS member education programs and services through effective marketing and communication efforts.
You’ll also play a key role in project coordination and continuous improvement efforts that support the Member Education program and broader organizational goals. From developing project plans and tracking milestones, analyzing performance metrics and recommending improvements, your work will directly contribute to the success of CalPERS educational services.
Special Requirements
Statement of Qualifications
Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.
The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length.
- Describe your experience planning, coordinating, and executing onsite and/or virtual events. Provide specific examples including the types of events, event sizes, your role and responsibilities, and event outcome.
- Describe your experience coordinating projects from planning through completion. Include specific examples that detail the tools, resources, and processes you used to ensure successful execution.
- Describe your approach to maintaining clear, timely, and effective communication throughout the event and project coordination process. Include specific examples demonstrating how you collaborate with stakeholders, manage expectations, and communicate project progress or changes.
Minimum Qualifications
All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under “Minimum Requirements.”
