Event Coordinator - Quick Hire!

Strategically located to serve Virginia Beach and the surrounding areas, this venue is designed to meet the needs of large-scale public events and programs. This opening is for an Event Coordinator role at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, a position offering a starting salary at the minimum of Pay Grade 24, which ranges from $54,288.00 to $84,156.80. As an Event Coordinator, you will be integral in planning, directing, and supervising large events with attendance typically exceeding 5,000 participants in a public assembly facility. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that events comply with occupancy agreements, safety regulations, contractual obligations, and the delivery of exceptional customer service. • High school diploma or GED plus six years experience as an event supervisor, hotel event coordinator, association meeting planner, business or public administration, public relations, hotel/restaurant management, or supervision in a public assembly facility • must have or obtain a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license • must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime • must complete training and obtain certifications in Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR/AED, and Trained Crowd Management within the first year of employment • must work during inclement weather regardless of City’s operational status • able to work varied hours based on event schedule