Assistant Venue Rental Coordinator (Part-Time)

JOB OPPORTUNITY with the Glenview Park District:

Assistant Venue Rental Coordinator (Part-Time)

The Grove - Redfield Estate

Recreate a better life with a career in the field of Parks & Recreation!

The Grove Redfield Estate is an award-winning wedding and event venue in Glenview Illinois on the grounds of The Grove Nature Preserve a 150 acre National Historic Landmark. Built in 1929 by Prairie School architect George Elmslie the estate features an elegant Craftsman style home outdoor Pavilion Gazebo and expansive grounds. It is owned and operated by the Glenview Park District (GPD).

JOB SUMMARY

The Redfield Estate Assistant Venue Rental Coordinator position is a year-round part-time position supporting the Venue Manager. This job involves a variety of tasks including:

• Assist the Venue Manager with all aspects of managing marketing and booking the Estate as seen on The Knot for weddings social corporate and non-profit events
• Proficiency with social media applications specifically Instagram and Facebook
• Respond to email and phone inquiries from prospective and booked clients vendors and catering partners
• Schedule and provide venue tours and follow-up correspondence to prospective and booked clients
• Assist with site visits final walk-throughs and logistics with clients catering managers and vendors prior to events
• Manage event photo files
• Have a strong knowledge of MS Office including Excel Outlook and Word; experience with design software Canva is a plus
• Assist in annual budget planning
• Attend required Park District meetings and trainings
• Attend hospitality industry networking events when requested
• Develop maintain and promote positive relationships with event industry partners and professionals
• Assist with overseeing day of event procedures in unison with Venue Supervisors
• Assist in scheduling equipment/décor/liquor deliveries and pickups pre and post events
• Assist with other administrative tasks and special projects including Grove special events and festivals
• Learn and enforce all pertinent policies and procedures of the Estate and Park District

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified applicants must be at least 21 years old. Ideal applicants are enthusiastic for and/or have experience in the events weddings and/or hospitality fields. Must have excellent communication and exceptional customer service skills able to demonstrate regular and reliable attendance with flexible availability and sufficient physical ability to perform the job.

SCHEDULING & PAY

This is a year-round part-time position. You can expect to work a varied schedule of approximately 20-32 hours/week including some evenings and weekends (with more hours in peak seasons of spring summer and fall). This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth such as an elevated role providing health insurance and additional hours. This position is entitled to earn paid vacation and emergency time prorated throughout the year. The target hiring wage is $18.00-$21.00/hour DOQ (dependent on qualifications).

BENEFITS WE OFFER

Complimentary Park Center Health and Fitness Membership Outdoor and Indoor Pool Membership Dog Park and Ice Center Membership as well as discounts to other facilities.

APPLICANTS

For any questions please contact Deborah Rabeor at .

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If interested please apply early. Recruiting and interviewing begins early.

The Glenview Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.