convention and special events planner
2 days ago
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer revenues and expenditures
- Inspect and select sites
- Develop media strategies and public relations activities
- Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
- Prepare, present and manage budgets
- Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
- Plan schedules, goals and objectives
- Research and design special events programs
- Plan for VIP arrangements
- Plan for social events and guest programs
- Manage Event Logistics
- Respond to complaints of guests
- Co-ordinate special events
- Manage events
- Schedule events, programs and activities
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Special events
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Leadership
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