Social Events Manager

The Harvard Club of Boston is seeking a dynamic professional with experience in both event management and planning to serve as the Social Events Manager. As one of the Top Ten Private Clubs in America by Platinum Clubs of America and one of the Top 100 Clubs in the World by Platinum Clubs of the World, we are honored to provide a member experience that is valued and respected by our members, guests, and greater Harvard community. At the Harvard Club of Boston, we believe in perfectly planned and delightfully detailed events. The ideal candidate is passionate, creative, and detail oriented, and dedicated to providing superb member experiences at every turn. Responsibilities: • Sell, Coordinate and Manage Social Catering events including Weddings for the Harvard Club of Boston • Provide overall direction and continuous evaluation of catering events to ensure complete client satisfaction • Organize and plan all details of the client’s needs including food and beverage needs, room layout and offer suggestions for entertainment and decor • Create and distribute clear, timely and concise Banquet Event Orders, timelines and diagrams to all departments which detail the clients’ specific requests • Meet with clients, conduct property tours and participate in industry events to promote the Club and services • Manage existing client relationships and groups and continuously work to establish new clients and relationships • Work very closely with the culinary team, beverage department and the banquet staff to ensure all aspects of events are executed properly • Manage the Audio-Visual Needs of each client and communicate closely with our Audio-Visual Director • Partner with outside agencies and organizations to generate new business for the Harvard Club • Work closely with the Accounting Department post-event to ensure all charges for each event are accurate and the client is billed properly and in an efficient manner • Work with catering team to achieve financial goals • Other duties and projects as assigned by the Director of Catering