Private Events Planner

• Coordinates the logistics necessary to plan and execute conferences, meetings, and various types of special events.

• Interfaces with clients to plan events, and oversees their implementation.

• Conducts pre-event site/venue tours with potential clients.

• Acts as a primary day-of-event representative to the client before, during, and after event.

• Liaise with internal departments, outside vendors and any add’l parties to ensure the success of the event

• Cross trained to sell and book conference rooms and private events through the club's management system, Northstar.

• Tracks and monitors event expenses; may oversee event billing and payment processes. Performs other related responsibilities as required.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma and four years of experience in planning, coordinating and conducting special events, or a Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Sales experience preferred but not required

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Proficient in Microsoft office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, internet software 

• Experience in PR, Events, Convention Services strongly preferred

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally 

•  Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure 

• Able to work indoors and outdoors, lift lifting and long periods of walking and standing for extended periods of time

• Able to balance internal priorities with client expectations 

• Able to work late nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays.
  
   

  The Gathering Spot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.