Event Planner

Plans, schedules resources and vendors, and implements event plans supporting funeral services, visitation, and receptions in accordance with the family’s wishes and contract. Job Responsibilities Event Planning • Plans Events by reviewing contract and discussing with Funeral Director for clarification • Schedules internal resources including but not limited to facility space adequate for event size, equipment, tables, chairs, podiums, decorations, vehicles, drivers, and Attendants • Contacts and schedules vendors communicating expectations, budget, and timeline • Manages Services Arrangements implementation (visitation, funeral, reception, or graveside) per contractual arrangements • Obtains and inspects vendor products and addresses issues • Communicates instructions to support staff for set-up, work assignments during events, and clean-up • Working along with support staff, also sets-up arrangements and may assist with event support • Available during events to resolve issues • Responsible for events to meet or exceed the family’s wishes • Performs a variety of event planning duties such as ordering of memorabilia, stationary, scanning photos, coordinating the development of electronic presentations, music, or drafting obituaries Education • Associates degree in hospitality, event planning, or related discipline required. Work Hours • Flexibility of availability is a requirement • Standards hours include nights and weekends, when the majority of Services occur • Typically, less than 20 hours a week is worked M-F 8am-5pm • Limited amount of local and/or multiple location travel required