Special Events Manager - Casino plans, coordinates, and improves special events designed for a casino in order to bring back guests. Negotiates contracts and obtains competitive bids from vendors to ensure the lowest bid with the highest quality of service and products. Being a Special Events Manager - Casino supervises and evaluates special events staff. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Additionally, Special Events Manager - Casino typically reports to a director. The Special Events Manager - Casino supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Special Events Manager - Casino typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title : Special Events Manager
Duration: 6 Months
Location: 130 Trinity Ave SW 5th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30303-0000- Onsite
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
•Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality marketing or similar field, or an equivalent combination of education/training or additional work experience (year for year)
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
•Valid Georgia driver’s license and availability of private transportation
•Certified Meeting Professional Certification a plus
WORK EXPERIENCE:
•5 years of successful experience in event planning, coordinating, and conducting special events, including non-professional experience and/or volunteer work
•Experience in budget planning and financial management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
•Strong communication skills—able to write clearly, follow written directions, and speak effectively in front of a wide range of people
•Ability to work independently and in a team environment that is fast-paced with many competing priorities and deadlines
•Ability to think critically and creatively under high-stress conditions
•Must be extremely detail-oriented, have excellent organizational and multitasking skills, have a passion for events, and a dedication to creating a high-quality guest experience
•Possess strong analytical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and time management skills
•Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), collaboration tools (Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets), and Event Management System (EMS)
•Knowledge of industry trends in event management
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
Work Location: In person