Special Events Coordinator - Casino jobs in York, PA

Taryn Blake Events is looking for a FULL TIME marketing and event specialist to join our in-house team. The marketing and event specialist will split time between marketing/PR-related duties and event planning for our wedding and corporate clients. 60% remote work from home / 40% on-site. On-site events will primarily be located in Central to Eastern PA and Northern MD - applicants in these locations are preferred.

Minimum requirements:

Experience in the wedding/event industry and/or a degree in marketing, PR, hospitality or related field is a plus. Ability to work 25-35 wedding or event days throughout the year after training.

We are looking for:

• A motivated, innovative team member who enjoys working with others in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Individuals who are great at logistics and are obsessive with attention to detail.
• Strong writers with knowledge of marketing best practices, and an eye for design and creativity.
• Self-starters with critical thinking skills and a problem-solving mentality.
• Reliable, personable individuals who are respectful of our clients, vendors, and team members.
• Individuals who can work independently, at times with little direction, and meet deadlines.
• Individuals who want to learn and grow in the event industry alongside a team who has been in the space for over a decade, working on over 100 events each year.

Marketing tasks:

• Stay abreast of trends in the wedding and event industry and look for opportunities to integrate into the business.
• Create content (written and visual) for social media channels for 3 brands (TBE, Bash, Vendor Club)
• Create and send quarterly email campaigns.
• Update BASH website.
• Create marketing collateral (graphics, presentations, social images, brochures, etc.) - currently being developed in Canva.
• Attend networking events / industry events / open houses / wedding shows.
• Solicit PR opportunities / Prepare and track publication submissions / Write submissions.
• Develop marketing materials to grow our corporate event division.
• Provide support for admin tasks (etc) in our CRM system and Google Drive.

Planning tasks:

• Update recommended vendor list on an ongoing basis.
• Research vendors for various client needs / send inquiries / organize proposals and data
• Read contracts and provide feedback and client support.
• Compile vendor data into comprehensive day-of timelines.
• Lead client calls and on-site walk throughs at various venues.
• Assist in planning and leading day-of event operations in a lead planner role.
• Work 1:1 with couples to pull together detailed event guidelines, decor lists, styling needs and more.
• Run a team on the day of the event; handle vendor coordination; oversee event logistics; and more.

Job details:

Full time, semi-remote. Hours will vary based on seasonality but pay remains the same year round. Ability to set your own schedule most days. Travel to event sites, networking events, and meetings is required as needed. Some travel may be required regionally / nationally (any hotel stays/flights/train tickets will be paid by TBE).

On event days, the job requires being on your feet for the majority of the day with duties from setup, to coordination of events, to tear down. Shifts can range from 4 - 12 hours. Some events require visits to multiple locations throughout the day. Physical stamina and capability of lifting at least 30 lbs. is a must. Weekends, early mornings, and late nights are required for event days.

While weekend work is the nature of this industry, we put a strong emphasis on work/life balance. In the offseason, most planners work 0-2 events a month in a lead and/or assistant role. In busy season, we aim for 5 max per month. Weekend work is seasonal and typically only 1 day per weekend. Occasionally 2 days would be needed. We NEVER have planners work full weekends (fri/sat/sun).

Benefits include:

• Stipend for home office
• Stipend for event supply kit
• Ongoing educational opportunities
• Unlimited PTO
• Work from anywhere
• Bonuses
• Ability to extend company travel for personal enjoyment
• Mileage write-off
• Apparel provided
• All 1099-subcontractor tax benefits

Start Date:

Late Summer 2024 (option for PT work to train in advance if requested)

To apply:

Send an email to taryn@tarynblakeevents.com with the subject line MARKETING/EVENT SPECIALIST. Include your resume, preferred pay and statement of interest for consideration (all 3 are required for consideration!!).

TBE positions are 1099 sub-contracts which allows our planners to direct their own work and take advantage of all tax opportunities afforded to 1099 contractors in this industry. If preferred, a W2 position can be made available. Please specify this in your statement of interest if desired.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.36 - $24.52 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Work from home stipend

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• York, PA 17401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person