Special Events Manager - Casino jobs in Lawrence, MA

Overview:

Job Description: The Director of Special Events at Hammond Castle Museum plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing special events and weddings hosted at the museum. This position requires a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for creating memorable experiences for guests. Weekend and evening availability is required.

Responsibilities

Special Events:

• Research and propose unique events for the Museum's yearly event calendar
• Manage engagement and contract process for vendors and performers
• Serve as a liaison between the Museum and vendors & performers, addressing their questions and needs
• Maintain accurate event files including budget and Banquet Event Orders and listings within the Museum's internal calendar
• Effectively communicate with and manage various levels of Museum staff in the production and execution of events, ensuring all aspects, including POS, signage, and off-site parking when necessary, are considered
• Attend weekly meetings with the Director of Marketing & Communications regarding the promotion and coordination of special events
• Assist with the promotion of special events, particularly on the local level, through flyer distribution, securing photography of events, and acting as liaison for local news outlets

Weddings:

• Assist the Managing Director in the successful execution of weddings at the Museum
• Greet, orient, and manage vendor deliveries on the day before and day of a wedding
• Greet and orient the bridal party on the day of a wedding
• Prepare and set up the Museum's Great Hall, Courtyard, and Back Yard for weddings
• Greet and orient bridal party guests on the day of a wedding
• Conduct educational tours of the Museum for wedding guests during cocktail hour and after dinner
• Oversee the breakdown of weddings, including proper removal of vendors' equipment, materials, and trash from the Museum
• Return artifacts to their proper places, snuff candles, roll up the red carpet, etc.
• Close up the Museum for the night, including locking doors, turning off lights, and setting the alarm

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, or related field (preferred)
• At least 4 yrs. previous experience in event planning and coordination
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of local vendors and performers is a plus
• Knowledge of a CRM system is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

If you are a dynamic and creative individual with a passion for event management, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the ability to be creative, motivated and diligent in creating special events?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• TIPS (Required)
• Working Permit (Preferred)
• ability to work days and evenings as needed (Preferred)
• ability to climb many stairs to execute this position (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person