Hospitality and Event Coordinator

**Overview**:
Mitchell Golf & Country Club is an 18 hole course located in Southwestern Ontario, 15 minutes west of Stratford. Players are offered an increasing level of challenge and improved overall playing experience. Paired with the efforts of our hard-working groundskeeping team, the course's perpetual maturity ensures a pleasurable round of golf, whether it be spring, summer or fall.

Beyond golf, we offer facilities for various-sized events ranging from informal and business meetings to weddings and other special occasions. Our menus are designed for flexibility and offer something for every taste and budget. Our experienced banquet staff will assist you in planning your next event, ensuring the satisfaction and enjoyment of all in attendance.

We pride ourselves on exceptional value, attention to detail and offering a friendly experience for all golfers and guests.

**Description**:
The Mitchell Golf and Country Club is seeking an individual who is energetic and eager to be a part of a team environment and is willing to help run, organize and enhance the Mitchell Golf and Country Club’s Weddings and Events of all sizes. This person should be able to flourish in customer service as well as in the kitchen with meal preparation for both small, day-to-day groups in the lounge, and large events in our banquet hall. This person should be able to take on administrative and managerial tasks as they arise.
The Hospitality and Events Coordinator will work with the General Manager and to maximize revenues by developing and overseeing initiatives and campaigns designed to increase traffic and profitability of our course and banquet facility. You will work with the General Manager to coordinate marketing and promotional activities, oversee social media platforms, and will work collaboratively with the other staff to communicate our image. You will contribute to developing and executing a marketing strategy and communications plan for our course and banquet facility. You will also be the main contact for all tournament and event bookings and oversee event operations. This position will be well suited for an individual looking to gain experience in a Hospitality and Event Planning role. You will report directly to the General Manager.

**Event Planning/Hospitality**
- First point of contact and liaison for Weddings and other event bookings
- Works collaboratively with our Food & Beverage team to fill customer requests
- Oversees smooth execution of all events
- Works collaboratively with the General Manager and Pro Shop staff to run tournaments
- Coordinates and assists with room set-up and tear down
- Creates new event initiatives both golf and non-golf related
- Through marketing strategies and execution you attract new events for our club

**Marketing Strategy**
- Develop traditional print and digital advertising campaigns within a defined budget
- Reports on marketing plan projects to Manager
- Analyze reports on Google Analytics and Google and Facebook Advertising
- Focus on expanding business interests
- Develop new marketing strategies to help expand and develop customer demographics

**Marketing Execution**
- Assists with managing all social media accounts - daily posts, engagements and marketing campaigns
- Maintains and develops partnerships / relationships within the community and abroad
- Assists with marketing strategy across social media and at the club, manages contests, and encourages engagement
- Monitors online reviews and comments and responds as necessary
- Maintains, updates, and develops content for website

**Qualifications**:

- Education - Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Special Events Planning, Sports/Golf Course Management or Hospitality preferred
- Combination of Education and Relevant work experience may be considered
- Experience planning, promoting and executing Weddings or Special Events
- Experience working in digital and traditional marketing
- Experience working in a sales environment or hospitality sector an asset
- Computer literacy (MS Office suite, CRM software)
- Knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative suites an asset
- Google AdWords Certification and Google Analytics Certification an asset
- Valid Driver’s license, automobile insurability and a reliable vehicle that can be used for work
- Experience in the golf industry in any capacity is preferred but not a requirement

**Hours of work**:

- Flexible work hours - evenings and weekends will be required

**Contact Information**

**Job Type**: Full Time, Contract with possibility of Permanent
Start Date: Immediate start date available

Compensation: Health benefits package and allowances available.

Mitchell Golf and Country Club is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusiveness. If you require accommodations, we will work with you to meet your needs. We would like to thank all respondents for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary**: $20.00-$26.00 per