Part-Time Event Coordinator $23.00 per hour

Commerce Casino is the world’s largest card casino offering more than 200 tables. Established in 1983, the casino values its staff of over 2,500 employees and is proud to be known as “Where the World Comes to Play.” Commerce Casino offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), vacation time, and much more!

**Part-time Opportunity | Up to 25 hours per week | Schedule is based on business needs**

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

More than half the job duties include:

1. Develop and create sales strategies to attract new clients.
2. Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients and vendors.
3. Responsible for overseeing the successful completion of special projects requiring out-sourced vendors.

4. In the absence of the Special Operations Manager, assists clients immediately and makes decisions on solutions to client requests in a friendly, caring and helpful manner.

4. Create banquet event orders, following up with clients

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

5. Process client electronic payments
6. Responsible for ensuring all supporting departments receive their payment from an event. (i.e. A/V, IT, Spa, etc.)
7. Distribute the daily calendar of events.
8. Order specialty items as it relates to an event.
9. Responsible for clerical functions and administrative support to the Special Operations Manager.

11. Prepare accurate written correspondence including letters, contracts, reports, banquet event orders, schedule of events, printed menus, and emails.
12. Complete distribution of Sales correspondence to the hotel operating departments as required.
13. Maintain the various Sales file systems, both electronic and paper, including Account Files, RFP channels and master documents.
14. Facilitate daily showroom and event space process.
15. Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings as requested.
16. Assists with other duties and projects as assigned by the Special Operations Manager.

The duties mentioned above are not set forth for the purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a position title or those to be assigned and performed temporarily outside of an employee’s normal line of work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  High School Diploma.

Work Experience:  At least 1 year of experience in a sales or catering/convention services department. Proficiency in Microsoft applications is required.  Experience with Delphi software is required.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent time management skills
• Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
• Must be a technically skilled business professional who is willing and able to find innovative solutions and process improvements while maintaining expenses
• Excellent interpersonal skills, has high energy and enjoys working with people
• Must be positive, result oriented and able to work well under pressure and guidelines
• Must be able to work well with a diverse group of team members, including Managers, banquet staff, department heads and supervisors
• Expertise in Microsoft Office, Internet and Outlook required – Delphi Salesforce and Opera experience a plus.
• Work well under pressure, be a team player

SCHEDULED HOURS

Commerce Casino operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.  Schedules may vary depending on business needs.