What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Coordinator position at Legends Attractions?
LEGENDS
Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
FOR ATTRACTIONS
Global Attractions is a natural progression from Legends 360-degree platform for success. Our unrivaled guest experience and deeply researched sales and planning methodologies give us an edge. Legends currently operates 10 attractions around the globe. We bring together some of the brightest experiential and attraction masterminds around the globe to ensure each brilliant idea is regionally relevant and destined to dazzle, delight and drive a steady stream of diverse visitors.
- Custom narratives to guide the journey, delivered to deeply engage distinct visitor groups
- Bold and dramatic design to push the envelope on the physical space and inspire awe and wonder
- Re-imagined dining experiences to delight local foodies
- Leading-edge technology and innovation to drive interactivity and create fully immersive experiences
Legends manages all operations across ticketing, special events, sponsorship food and beverage and retail for Attractions partners.
VIEW BOSTON
View Boston, which encompasses the top three floors of the Prudential Tower, will feature immersive experiential exhibits and a bistro on the 50th floor, an indoor/outdoor cocktail lounge with a 360-degree outdoor viewing deck on the 51st floor, and a double high (24-foot) indoor viewing space on the 52nd floor. The destination, designed with the adventurer in mind, was created to be an attraction that welcomes locals, and domestic and international visitors, being the ideal stop as they begin their Boston experience. Whether they are interested in discovering famed institutions and coveted hidden gems through immersive interactive experiences or meeting friends for a sunset cocktail - their unforgettable Bostonian experience starts here. www.viewboston.com
THE ROLE
The Events Coordinator is primarily responsible for effectively assisting the Event Sales Manager on all View Boston Private Events and Special Events business. Other key responsibilities include serving as day-of contact for private & special events and working closely with internal and external teams (Operations, F&B, executives, clients, vendors). The Events Coordinator should be a professional, team focused, positive individual. The Events Coordinator will report to the Event Sales Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist Event Sales Manager on all View Boston Private Events and Special Events business (including, but not limited to, corporate, social, and marketing/promotional events).
- Lead day-of coordination and execution of all events booked at View Boston Observatory (load-in, set up, execution, and load out).
- Collaborate with Operations and Food & Beverage teams to deliver first-class events.
- Assist clients with customer-service related inquiries.
- Conduct on- and off-site visits for prospective clients.
- Attend and document weekly event meetings.
- Assist with maintaining an exceptional relationship with our partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related area of study preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — diplomatic, tactful, customer-focused with a professional phone manner and ability to interact with a variety of clients.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with TripleSeat and SocialTables platforms a plus.
- Able to simultaneously manage a high level of detail across multiple projects.
- Able to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Able to maintain customer confidentiality and work well within a team environment.
- Able to balance internal priorities with client expectations.
- Ability to be agile and navigate in an evolving start-up environment.
- Ability to move fast and act on assigned duties.
- Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Desire to grow a fruitful career in Events or Entertainment.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends & holidays as necessary).
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
Skills
Preferred- Team Work
- Microsoft Office(Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook)
- Event Planning
- Communication
Behaviors
Preferred- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Salary : $37,000 - $46,800