Promotions and Events Specialist-Full-Time(Bettendorf)

Responsibilities Develops, plans and executes all special events and promotions.Contributes to program development to help the department achieve its goals.Assists Manager with the submission of, approval and verification of, all contracts, proposals, purchase requisitions, IGC submissions and any other company document needed to fulfill the planning and execution of an event.Creates and controls accurate player lists conducive to the level of events.Maintains security and confidentiality of files, records, and lists.Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with other departments.Works with other departments and vendors to arrange for food & beverage, decorations, gifts, entertainment, and supplies for all events.Accurately tracks all expenses for events and prepares expenses for analysis and financial review.Accurately tracks and communicates event reservation procedures and attendance of events to other departments.Coordinates approved events with emphasis on quality, as well as remaining within budgetary guidelines.Communicates event schedule and details to the property, including internal collateral distribution and conducting weekly meetings.Maintains records, charts, and graphs of events on a monthly basis.Will be measured on thoroughness of detail, event execution, and event ROS.Responsible for project management and meeting timelines. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality/entertainment industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Excellent communication and organizational skills required.Excellent attention to detail, strong project management.Excellent proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, CMS, LMS, EMSMust have ability to compile, compute and analyze pertinent data needed for reports.Excellent ability in handling multiple tasks.Excellent problem-solving techniques.Must maintain an effective working relationship with all other departments.Must be able to work a flexible schedule and holidays.Willing to work long hours as needed.Ability to read, write, speak, and understand EnglishAbility to stand and walk for entire shift and mobility to move easily around.Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to lift up to 20 lbs., and ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel, and balance when stocking, storing, and maneuvering around the work area.Ability to effectively present information and / or a convincing argument to executivesAbility to communicate one-on-one and to groups to explain policies and procedures and to persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion or action.