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Fan Events Coordinator
Department: Lucasfilm Marketing

Summary: Lucasfilm is seeking a motivated, highly organized individual to help coordinate large-scale Star Wars fan events. This is a project position, and is expected to run about 13 months, from July of 2006 through July of 2007.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate, as directed by the Events Manager, planning and production details for Star Wars Celebration IV and other potential fan events. Star WarsCelebration IV is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 24-28, 2007 in Los Angeles.
Coordinate the Art Show, and other specific programming tracks as directed by the Events Manager.
Coordinate approval processes with Licensee.
Track approval process and other event documentation.
Work with convention licensee on volunteer coordination, fast track systems, and line management.
Communicate with Licensee's staff on other logistical and programming details as needed.
Contribute to the creative process of events, including strategy and design.
Attend Star Wars Celebration IV and other potential events and work with the team coordinating at these events.
Take on other responsibilities as directed by the Events Manager to ensure Celebration IV and other potential events are successful.
Coordinate office management duties associated with events.

Qualifications:

Minimum of three years experience in event planning and coordination. Experience in entertainment industry events preferred, but not required.
Valid passport. Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
Understanding of convention elements, including logistics, stage management, program scheduling, audio/visual basics, and crowd control.
Experience with travel and itinerary coordination.
Ability to prioritize multiple, changing projects in a dynamic, sometimes high-pressure environment.
Collaborative, team-oriented work style.
Self-starter, willing to contribute to the event effort immediately.
Ability to work with a variety of personalities, including the Lucasfilm team, Licensee team, vendors, celebrities, entertainers, and members of the Star Wars fan community.
Knowledge of Star Wars and the Star Wars fan community preferred, but not required.