Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

A premiere South Florida hospitality company is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Events Coordinator/Admin Assistant. This position will primarily focus on creating, coordinating and managing events for our various businesses. You will be responsible on directing the flow of the event, problem solving, and ensuring all those pre-approved details meet the client’s needs and providing outstanding customer service and organizing memorable events that exceed their expectations. This individual must be highly motivated, creative, a self-starter and eager for advancement.

Responsibilities

· Coordinate details of events such as birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, surprise parties, sales meetings, business meetings, employee appreciation events and similar events

· Initiates, coordinates and/or participates in all efforts to market event

· Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality

· Meeting with clients to discuss the event and what they’re looking for

· Creating an event proposal that fits the client’s requirement

· Sticking to a budget as laid out with the client

· Ongoing communication with the client to keep them up to date on any changes

· Adjusting event accordingly based on guest concerns and feedback

· Serving as the main contact point for any and all problems that arise at the event

· Networking and creating future sales opportunities at the event

· Day-to-day administrative work such as issuing invoices and collecting payments

· Coordinating multiple events at once

Education/Experience

· 2 years of employment experience with an event coordinator or event planner

· A post-secondary education, such as a degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Hospitality Management a plus

· A professional demeanor and ability to stay calm under pressure

· Experience with creating and maintaining budgets

· Negotiation capabilities

· A proven track or aptitude for customer service

· Ability to multitask

· Effective time management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Events management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Administrative Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations