Special Events Coordinator

1 month ago


Toronto, Canada Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Downtown Full time

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Tasks**:

- Promote conference and meeting services or special events
- Develop and monitor emergency security plans
- Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
- Prepare, present and manage budgets
- Review bids and negotiate costs
- Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
- Administer revenues and expenditures and assist in preparing financial reports
- Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
- Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
- Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
- Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
- Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
- Plan schedules, goals and objectives
- Develop registration systems and information materials
- Plan for VIP arrangements
- Plan for social events and guest programs
- Organize and manage buffets and banquets
- Ensure compliance with government regulations
- Identify and solicit potential clients
- Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Other benefits
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week



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