Special Events Coordinator - Special Events

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status.  To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description:

This position is responsible for overseeing, from conception to completion, all property events ranging from large special events to small private events, as well as charitable initiatives. In addition, this individual will facilitate entertainment contracts/payments, media calendars, event worksheets, website event listings, etc.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in the formulation of theme, format and budget specifications for specific promotions.
• Executes promotions inside casino hotel, assisting patrons participating in promotions.
• Ensures that promotion/event areas are stocked with necessary supplies, decorations and secures items at conclusion of promotion/event.
• Ensures collateral materials for promotions and events are displayed prior to and recovered at the conclusion of each project.
• Establishes reports and systems to monitor actual expenses compared to budget and take necessary action to meet budget guidelines.
• Assists in disseminating information about events to all impacted operating departments.
• Interfaces with operating departments to ensure timely coordination of all events.
• Executes budgets for individual promotions, records expenditures, charts budget variances and submits to the Promotions Manager.
• Performs clerical duties as needed.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of files, records and lists.
• Establishes an effective working relationship with all operating departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·         Six (6) months of experience in promotions, special events or public relations required, or the equivalent combination of education and or experience.

·         Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

·         Must present a well groomed appearance.

·         Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.

·         Must be organized and detail oriented.

·         Must be able to work harmoniously with co-workers.

·         Must have an eye for detail.

·         Must conduct themselves in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations, and Seminole Tribe of Florida/departmental policies and procedures.

Work Environment:

·         Duties and responsibilities are typically performed on the Casino Floor in a fast-paced, guest-smoking environment, with constant exposure to general public and excessive noise.

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Native American Preference Policy:

The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.

Employment Process:

Seminole Gaming’s employment process requires candidates to obtain gaming licensure by successfully completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to beginning employment. These background checks may include, but are not limited to:

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screen    

Disclaimer
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

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The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.