Event Coordinator

EVENT COORDINATOR

We are currently seeking motivated candidates with strong organizational skills who are interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality and event industry.

GlobalWorks Events & Destination Management is a full-service corporate event planning company located in Southwest Florida. We specialize in creating destination related events for high-end corporate clients. Our services include managing airport transfers, coordinating tours and activities and producing creative and unique themed events.

Computer knowledge, with proficiency in Word and Excel, is required.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Account Manager at the JW Marriott Marco Island.

Pay rate of $18.00 - $22.00/hour with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Contact Vendors (Florists/Musicians/Linen Vendors, etc.) to confirm availability and check pricing for specific events

Create event cost sheets in Excel format

Prepare Client Proposals in Word format with photos and creative descriptions

Follow up on miscellaneous sales/hotel leads as directed

Coordinate site visits for Event Managers

Act as liaison between Event Manager and clients as directed

MARKETING

Maintain/Post content to GlobalWorks Facebook Page and Instagram

OPERATIONS

Participate in event set-ups and strikes as needed

Manage vendors on-site pre and post event as needed

OFFICE HOURS/STRUCTURE

General office hours of 8:30AM to 5:30PM, Monday – Friday; Evening and weekend hours as necessary.

LONGTERM GOAL OPPORTUNITIES

Grow into a future Event Sales or Operations Manager

Develop/Assist National GlobalWorks Team

Participate in Local and National Tradeshows