Special Events Specialist

Hollywood, FL

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end event marketing execution lifecycle for property programs, balancing budget, vendor management, and cross‑department coordination to deliver on brand growth, revenue, and guest experience.

  • Event Operations: plan, budget, and coordinate services, permits, and setups across departments.
  • Vendor & Budget: process invoices, track variances, and ensure timely payments and compliance.
  • Compliance & Communications: manage approvals, safety, and stakeholder updates to mitigate risks.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented
  • Consult with Promotions Manager and assist in the proper planning for the execution of event marketing programs and strategies that support property marketing plans, brand growth, revenue and retention goals.
  • Execute and oversee expenditures for special events and entertainment, record expenditures, chart budget variances and submit to ensure budget requirements are met.
  • Submit event invoices (i.e. entertainment, dĂ©cor, production, rentals, etc.) into MMS as soon as the service is confirmed and no later than 7 business days prior to event date.
  • Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment within the necessary timeframe.
  • Must maintain detailed and organized account files and budgets.
  • Perform administrative/clerical duties as needed and assigned by but not limited to: processing invoices, calling vendors and guests, monitoring and keeping event budgets up to date with attention to detail.
  • Coordinates city projects with general contractor – including permits and seeing that everything is up to state codes on the project.
  • Communicate event information to operating departments to ensure timely coordination.
  • Responsible for the appropriate and timely project/event set ups

Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Must possess strong organizational, communication (both written and oral) and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to successfully handle and prioritize multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
  • The candidate must possess a positive attitude, exceptional guest service skills, outstanding phone etiquette, excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to multi-task and make quick decisions in a stressful environment.
  • The candidate must also be self-motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to work independently.
  • Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities in an effort to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals.
  • Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule, to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to deliver a service level which creates an atmosphere that makes our guests want to return, giving each guest a positive, memorable entertainment experience.
  • Must present an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality, while being able to project a professional appearance.
  • College degree in Hospitality, Event Planning, Marketing or Public Relations preferred and (3) years or more of similar administrative experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

  • Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Benefits may vary with employment status.
  • To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits
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Founded in 1979
Hollywood, Florida, USA
252 employees (31 in marketing)