Special Events Coordinator Admin III - MGM Grand

Become one of the stars behind The SHOW and become part of the world's most powerful entertainment brands. Our Company has one exciting mission: To entertain the human race.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

It is the primary responsibility of the Special Event Coordinator to design, sell and produce special events for corporate, social and/or in-house clients and ensure that events are completed on time, in budget and meet company standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assist with planning and executing property casino events, to include creating and developing event concepts and themes, managing creative process for Special Event invitations and collateral, and ensuring consistent best practices are applied; collaborate with corporate and property staff on entertainment, decor, and theme creation of Chinese New Year Galas.
• Coordinate pre-production, production and post-event activities under the direction of the Special Events Manager including overseeing installation, placement, and removal of event related items (signage, decor, etc.)
• Communicate with various properties and departments via inter-office memos and other correspondence to coordinate various tasks in support of event execution and improvements of processes; communicate with vendors to coordinate entertainment (models, emcees, bands, DJs,) talent fees, contracts, bids, photography, gifts, decor, linen, staff uniforms, transportation etc.
• Provide feedback and traffic event marketing efforts in a timely manner between the Casino Marketing teams, property Special Events teams, and brand marketing and creative services
• Support and implement enterprise-wide standards based on the approved efficiencies of the Events Center of Excellence
• Maintain and update the marketing portal with event details including criteria, schedule of events, prize structure and earning criteria
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience of guest experience or event planning

PREFERRED:

• At least 2 years of experience in the events industry or hospitality field
• 2 or 4 year degree in event management, hospitality, sales or related industry
• Previous experience working in a similar setting