Coordinator Marketing & Events

Boyd Gaming - Opelousas, LA

Full-time

Opelousas, LA

Accommodation

About the position

The Coordinator of Marketing & Events at Boyd Gaming Corporation plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of various marketing projects, events, tournaments, and promotions. This position requires a proactive approach to coordinating efforts within the Marketing Department, working closely with different teams to develop and facilitate a range of activities that enhance the company's visibility and engagement with customers. The Coordinator will be responsible for managing the logistics of events, including transportation, accommodations, food and beverage arrangements, and equipment needs. This role also involves processing contracts and financial paperwork related to events, ensuring that all necessary documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner. In addition to logistical coordination, the Coordinator will be tasked with developing and distributing notifications and details about marketing initiatives to relevant departments. This includes maintaining scheduling calendars that outline planned marketing events and tracking competitors' activities to stay informed about industry trends. The Coordinator will also be involved in reporting on pre and post-event revenue analysis, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of marketing efforts. Under the guidance of the Marketing Director or Manager, the Coordinator will assist in ordering promotional items and maintaining an accurate inventory of marketing materials. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization. The Coordinator will work flexible hours as needed to support various events and promotions, ensuring that all aspects of the marketing initiatives are executed flawlessly. Overall, this role is essential for driving the success of Boyd Gaming's marketing efforts and enhancing the overall customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts in assigned areas of the Marketing Department to ensure successful execution of projects, assignments, tournaments, entertainment, events, and promotions.
• Work with appropriate areas of marketing to develop, coordinate, and facilitate projects, entertainment, tournaments, promotions, and special events.
• Develop and distribute notifications and details of marketing entertainment, tournaments, promotions, and special events to related departments.
• Work at all promotions, special events, tournaments, and entertainment events as needed.
• Manage scheduling calendars showing planned Marketing events and activities and track competitors' activities and events.
• Coordinate transportation, rooms, food and beverage, equipment, personnel, etc. for projects, promotions, entertainment, tournaments, and special events.
• Process contracts, check requests, and related paperwork for all promotions, entertainment, tournaments, and special events.
• Distribute reports to property to provide updated levels of customers booked into each Marketing event.
• Report on pre/post event revenue analysis.
• Order gifts and marketing/promotional items under the direction of the Marketing Director or Manager.
• Assist in keeping thorough and accurate inventory of gifts and other marketing/promotional items.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of customer service experience required.
• Knowledge of LMS and CMS systems preferred.
• Prior experience in an administrative/support role in a Marketing department strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented and able to effectively handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Efficiently and effectively utilize e-mail, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.