Responsibilities

• Lead public relations efforts for Kenner Group Hospitality and its portfolio of brands
• Build and maintain relationships with local media, influencers, community leaders, business owners, and hospitality professionals
• Identify and coordinate partnership and collaboration opportunities that increase brand awareness and guest engagement
• Develop and execute unique events and experiences that drive traffic and revenue throughout the year
• Create opportunities beyond traditional hospitality programming through community partnerships, networking events, charitable initiatives, brand collaborations, educational experiences, pop-ups, tastings, workshops, and influencer activations
• Serve as a public-facing representative and ambassador for Kenner Group Hospitality
• Coordinate influencer outreach, hosted experiences, and partnership campaigns
• Work closely with the Events & Marketing Manager, Event Coordinator, and venue leadership teams to support marketing initiatives, events, and promotions
• Collaborate with management teams across all properties to ensure successful execution of events and activations
• Attend events, networking opportunities, and community functions on behalf of the company

Requirements

• Bachelor's (Required)
• Events management: 1 year (Required)
• Event marketing: 1 year (Required)
• Event planning: 1 year (Required)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable networking and representing brands in professional and social settings
• Self-motivated, energetic, and proactive
• Passion for hospitality, events, food, beverage, and community engagement
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Preferred

• Background in hospitality, public relations, events, marketing, sales, or community engagement
• Familiarity with the Charleston hospitality and business community is a plus
• Existing local relationships and community involvement are highly valued but not required
• Experience working with influencers, partnerships, sponsorships, or event coordination is preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance available after 90 days of employment
• Two weeks accrued paid vacation
• Growth opportunities within an expanding hospitality group
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Happy hour
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance