Special Events Manager - Casino jobs in Georgia

Job Title : Special Events Manager

Duration: 6 Months

Location: 130 Trinity Ave SW 5th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30303-0000- Onsite

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
•Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality marketing or similar field, or an equivalent combination of education/training or additional work experience (year for year)

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
•Valid Georgia driver’s license and availability of private transportation
•Certified Meeting Professional Certification a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE:
•5 years of successful experience in event planning, coordinating, and conducting special events, including non-professional experience and/or volunteer work
•Experience in budget planning and financial management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
•Strong communication skills—able to write clearly, follow written directions, and speak effectively in front of a wide range of people
•Ability to work independently and in a team environment that is fast-paced with many competing priorities and deadlines
•Ability to think critically and creatively under high-stress conditions
•Must be extremely detail-oriented, have excellent organizational and multitasking skills, have a passion for events, and a dedication to creating a high-quality guest experience
•Possess strong analytical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and time management skills
•Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), collaboration tools (Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets), and Event Management System (EMS)
•Knowledge of industry trends in event management

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• budget planning and financial management: 5 years (Required)
• event planning, coordinating, and conducting special events: 5 years (Required)
• availability of private transportation: 5 years (Required)
• Valid Georgia driver’s license: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person