Event Coordinator

Overview:

Under the direction of the Senior Event Manager, performs various duties in the coordination and production of small, local, and/or short-term business including meetings, banquets, special events, and public functions. They also provide event coverage assisting the Event Managers with larger, regional, or national meetings/events.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Event Manager(s) and Senior Event Manager with coordination and coverage of assigned events.
Contacts lessees to determine specific needs of events and records information for distribution to appropriate staff
Produce complete event documents
Produce computer drawn floor plans detailing set-ups and requirements that comply with all life safety/fire codes and obtains fire marshal approval of those required.
Guides clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract/handbook provisions, policies and procedures
Supervises and approves set-ups for events and works with clients to make necessary changes
Monitors in-house events, maintaining close contact with clients and facility staff to ensure successful events
Follows up on all client requests, concerns and problems.
Maintains detailed files concerning each event
Acts as Manager on Duty for assigned events
Preparing billing documents
Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree preferred
One to three years relevant experience
1 year of convention center, conference center, or hotel event coordination or convention service work or any combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements

This is a position of the Convention Center Authority; not a Metropolitan Government position. Excellent benefits included. Valid Tennessee Driver’s License required. Flexible work schedules and will include weekends, holidays, and night work. Position will require stress tolerance and the ability to work under pressure.

Apply here: https://nashvillemcc.com/careers

NOTE: Background and substance abuse checks will be conducted for all positions.

NO PHONE CALLS

Equal Opportunity Employer

In Compliance With Tennessee Law, all applications are subject to Public Disclosure

The Convention Center Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline or any other employment practices because of non-merit factors shall be prohibited. Requests for ADA accommodation should be directed to the HR Director @ 615-401-1400.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person