Event Planner

City Of Conyers - Conyers, GA

Full-time

Conyers, GA

About the position

The Event Planner is responsible for a variety of event planning and integration duties at the Georgia International Horse Park. This role involves managing all aspects of event operations, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The position requires both independent work and collaboration for larger events, with oversight from the Director of the Georgia International Horse Park.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and manages events at the Georgia International Horse Park, including all aspects of the event operational plan.
• Assists promoters with coordinating and managing vendors who provide event services.
• Handles client complaints, requests for information, and problems.
• Attends meetings, ceremonies and conferences as a representative of the Georgia International Horse Park and other City parks.
• Ensures that all assigned events adhere to applicable City, County and State codes and regulations.
• Collects all pertinent event information for promoters, vendors, etc.
• Prepares invoices and collects payment for each event.
• Prepares necessary reports for the Director of the Georgia International Horse Park.
• Performs other work as required.

Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited four-year college or university.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License.
• Experience in the operation of events and management of special activities.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of special event operations.
• Knowledge of Georgia International Horse Park facilities and infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.