Event Planner/Coordinator

Regal Rooms Limited - Austin, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

About the position

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Event Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for organizing and executing memorable events, from corporate meetings to social gatherings. If you have a flair for hospitality, excellent organizational skills, and a knack for event marketing, we want to hear from you. As an Event Planner, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of events such as corporate meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and banquets. You will coordinate all event logistics including venue selection, catering, entertainment, and decorations, ensuring that every detail is meticulously managed to create a seamless experience for our clients and their guests. In this role, you will work closely with clients to understand their event needs and preferences, managing event budgets to ensure cost-effective planning. Providing exceptional guest services during events is crucial, as is the ability to utilize upselling techniques to enhance event offerings. You will also implement effective event marketing strategies to attract attendees, overseeing event setup, execution, and breakdown to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Your creativity and passion for creating unforgettable experiences will be key to your success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a variety of events such as corporate meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and banquets
• Coordinate all event logistics including venue selection, catering, entertainment, and decorations
• Work closely with clients to understand their event needs and preferences
• Manage event budgets and ensure cost-effective planning
• Provide exceptional guest services during events
• Utilize upselling techniques to enhance event offerings
• Implement effective event marketing strategies to attract attendees
• Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown

Requirements

• Previous experience in event planning or related field preferred
• Strong customer service skills with a focus on guest satisfaction
• Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail
• Knowledge of catering services and hospitality industry practices
• Proficiency in fundraising strategies for events
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in event marketing is a plus
• Certification in Event Planning or Hospitality Management is advantageous

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in event marketing is a plus
• Certification in Event Planning or Hospitality Management is advantageous

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off