Event Coordinator

The Virginia Beach Convention & Visitor’s Bureau develops and promotes Virginia Beach as a first-class, year-round destination that contributes to the quality of life and a diverse local economy. The Meetings & Conventions Division mission is to drive new & incremental meeting and event opportunities of all sizes to the destination to maximize our hotel, convention center and City venues by creating compression in the marketplace; partner with local stakeholders to create positive guest experiences and loyal repeat and referral business for the City of Virginia Beach. Work with assigned definite groups as the primary key contact for the meeting planner to determine service requirements, marketing needs, and on-site support; serves as liaison between assigned groups and bureau partners Assist the Meetings and Conventions Sales Team to promote the destination services of Visit Virginia Beach to prospective planners Maintain a thorough knowledge of the services provided by Visit Virginia Beach including but not limited to: transportation services, promotional materials, media, partner vendors and suppliers, microsite creation, customized maps, staffing services, brochure distribution, welcome letters, etc. Maintain written, telephone and personal contact with clients and ensure timely reporting in the CRM (SimpleView) and other necessary reporting platforms Attend weekly and monthly departmental meetings as assigned to maintain communication and to ensure proper convention support and customer service is provided. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs.