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Special Events Coordinator

Houston Astros


Apply by 4/30/2024

Posted 1 month ago

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Houston, TX, USA

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Job Description

This position will be responsible for managing, coordinating and executing special events and conference center meetings as well as developing and maximizing (non-baseball) revenue.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Responsible for communicating with external clients, internal departments and 3rd party vendors to plan and execute successful meetings and events.
  • Work with the Sales Department to ensure contract expectations are met and exceeded.
  • Responsible for the event supervision by communicating with other departments, ensuring the accuracy of details and actively coordinating all facets of the event before, during and post event, as assigned.
  • Manage event financials within ReServe along with working alongside Finance to cross reference expenses.
  • Complete all aspects of event coordination for client events including but not limited to onsite tours, planning meetings, pre-event communication, vendor selections and creation of CAD diagrams and event information reports.
  • Provide superior customer service to clients and prospects.
  • Contribute positively to the special events team atmosphere by developing a strong working relationship within the office.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications Required

  • College degree in marketing, sales, hotel/restaurant management, business administration or related field.
  • 1+ years of experience in hospitality or special events environment – with results of demonstrated coordination and execution (sports or entertainment experience preferred)
  • Must be able to demonstrate (by way of examples and/or experience) an expert level of organization, critical logistics thinking and special event sales resourcefulness.
  • Strong attention to detail and promptness.
  • Demonstrated quick learner with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with different individuals with different backgrounds and personalities.
  • High level of demonstrated professionalism, integrity and ability to maintain sensitive information and appropriate decorum.

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