Wedding Coordinator - Casino jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Purpose of the Position:

Under the supervision of the Owners, the Event/Wedding Coordinator is responsible for meeting with Clients guiding their floral, plant and décor selections and gathering all necessary information to meet the expectations of the Client for the upcoming event/wedding.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

● Coordinates the initial meeting with the Client/Bride/Groom and others involved in planning the wedding.

● Offers suggestions as to types of flowers, color choices, and types of floral designs available.

● Makes site visits to various venues to get measurements, types/size of tables if needed, and overall knowledge of the venue to aid in the setup of the event/wedding.

● After the initial meeting, the coordinator will draft the proposal with input from various team members and final approval by management.

● Contact the bride to discuss the draft proposal and cost of the wedding to ensure it meets the bride’s budget.

● Works closely with the Events Manager and the Floral design team involved in the preparation of the event/wedding.

● Enter the event in Mercury including all required information needed. Enter the event on the events calendar.

● Ensures special order florals are sent to the Floral Buyer to ensure timely arrival.

● Works with the bride when changes are requested and enter all changes in the necessary documents and software.

● Gain knowledge of fresh flowers and plant varieties utilized for event set-ups.

● Demonstrates an overall safety awareness daily.

● Maintains a clean and tidy work area to minimize safety risks and incidents.

● Demonstrates safe work habits by following proper procedures and protocols.

● Aware of the reporting process for incident/injuries. Reports all incidents, injuries, and near misses.

● All other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

● Results driven.

● Extremely detailed and task oriented.

● Ability to multitask.

● Possesses a strong sense of teamwork and a desire to foster a culture of positivity in a fast-paced environment.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Basic Math Skills.

● Must be able to work some evenings and weekends, especially during floral holidays.

Education and Experience:

● High school diploma or equivalent; College degree preferred.

● A minimum of 3 years’ experience with Event Clients

● Knowledge of many different varieties of fresh flowers and plants preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

This job operates in an office environment and requires extensive use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, etc.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are typical of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job requires the ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. The individual performing this job must also be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and work on a computer.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is full-time and requires the ability to work flexible hours during holidays as required.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

Billy Heroman’s Flowerland (“BHF”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

In accordance with applicable state and federal law, BHF will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. Any employee needing such accommodation should make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements?

Ability to Relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70816: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person