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ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for Event Coordinator for ASM/Pontchartrain Center. The Event Coordinator meets with clients to identify particular needs to ensure successful event execution and develops coordination sheets to operations and engineering.
Job Responsibility:
Discuss and confirm with the client, either in person or on the phone, regarding all aspects of a particular contracted event
Produces an event coordination sheet that details event requirements, no later than three weeks prior to the scheduled event
Produces computer drawn floor plans detailing set-ups and requirements that comply with all life safety/fire codes and obtains fire marshal approval of same
Guides clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract provisions, policies and procedures
Keeps clients informed as to status of deadline schedules, including but not limited to floor plan submissions, meeting room set-up specifications and other relevant details
Monitors in-house events, maintaining close contact with clients and facility staff to ensure successful events
Follows-up on all client requests, concerns, and problems
Supervises and approves set-ups for events and works with clients to make necessary changes
Provides detailed recaps for events to ensure accurate invoicing and documentation of notable occurrences
Assists in training and scheduling of guest services and security personnel
Performs administrative duties including but not limited to distributing event coordination sheets and recaps
Prepare incident/accident reports accurately and as needed as MOD
Oversee and manage PT Guest Services and Security personnel for events
Works extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Acts as Manager on Duty for scheduled events
Performs other duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Recreation Administration, or a closely related field
Minimum of two years industry experience
Demonstrate knowledge of practices and procedures related to event coordination
Excellent organizational, planning and interpersonal skills
Good written and verbal skills
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects
Demonstrate problem solving and communication skills
Supervisory experience preferred
Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic
Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft computer software
Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment
Adhere to and enforce all laws, codes, ordinances, risk management, safety precautions and emergency procedures
Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results
Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff, including management
Must have the physical ability to maneuver around the facility, at times, walking and/or standing up to 8-10 hours daily