Event Coordinator
Event Coordinator
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Job Description
Busch Gardens is a place of thrills fun and positive lasting memories. And thats just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team youll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If youre dedicated dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service this is a place for you!
Compensation Rate: $17 per hour
What you get to do:
- Manage event from start to finish including event proposals contracting planning stages and postevent communication
- Responsible for meeting client needs while pursuing tailored event enhancements to drive incremental revenue
- Solicit new event business via incoming calls cold calling utilizing past client/industry lists
- Communicate event details to all park departments to ensure the highest level of service; perform site inspections and assist with all components for a successful event
- Function as the onsite Busch Gardens and Adventure Island event coordinator and main point of contact for clients to ensure event deliverables exceed expectations
- Responsible to ensure all deposits payments insurance and other mandatory event elements are fully executed prior to event; coordinate post event billing event recaps and surveys
- Assist with other Marketing initiatives and special projects as needed
What else is important:
- Minimum 2 years college education Bachelor degree preferred
- 23 years of experience in event sales and event for hospitality industry theme park convention center or equivalent
- At least 18 years old with a valid drivers license and able to meet company driving guidelines
- Needs to handle multiple tasks simultaneously meet tight deadlines and be extremely detailed to work on contracts itineraries parkwide communication etc.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to assume greater responsibility
- Needs to demonstrate effective sales presentation skills and overall professional demeanor
- Proficient in computer programs to include Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Customer service experience
- Positive attitude team player & excellent communication skills
- Schedule must be flexible with the ability to work some nights weekends & holidays
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fastpaced environment and great teammates as well as:
- FREE park admission
- Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
- Park discounts on food merchandise etc.
- Scholarship opportunities
- Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION SEX NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
