Event Manager

Company: Boise Centre
Location: Boise
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Boise Centre is searching for an event professional to fill an essential role.If you are energetic, organized, detail oriented and have superior customer service and communication skills - then you should take a look at joining our team as an EVENT MANAGER.The Event Manager is responsible for booking, coordinating, and monitoring the events at Boise Centre. Working with all client and group types, the Event Manager creates detailed Banquet Event Orders, designs floor plans, develops food and beverage orders and works collaboratively with all departments to ensure Boise Centre event success. Reporting to the Senior Event Manager, the Event Manager works collaboratively with all departments in Boise Centre to ensure an unforgettable experience for clients and guests.OUR PURPOSE:As Idaho's premier event venue, our mission is to WOW our guests with unforgettable experiences. Our team of passionate, creative professionals are devoted to excellence in food, service, amenities, and venue management.Learn about the Boise Centre team here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4XDD4p9pJo WAGE:Complete salary range: $54,756-$79,380 annually, depending on experienceBENEFITS:Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Benefits401(a) Retirement Savings Plan457 Deferred Compensation PlanFlexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramParking (based on availability)Generous PTO planTen Paid HolidaysCompetitive wagesWHY WORK AT BOISE CENTRE?Opportunities to grow within Boise CentreAbility to cross train with other departments at Boise CentreComplimentary meals provided to the employee while working events (with meal service)Phenomenal team atmosphere and professional culture, WOWgisitics!GET A GLIMPSE OF ALL YOU'LL EXPERIENCE AS AN EVENT MANAGER:Serves as the facility representative for clients, subcontractors, and Boise Centre departmentsDevelops detailed and accurate plans and diagrams for each event and distributes to each departmentAssists clients by conducting tours and hosts pre and post conference meetingsCreates Banquet Event Orders, prepares final invoicing and maintains recordsAssists Contract Administrator in preparing Boise Centre Use Permit to clientsEnsures accuracy of final invoiceCommunicates and presents Boise Centre facility policies and proceduresOversees the event to ensure policies and procedures are being followedMaintains client policy and procedure guideAssists the Marketing and Sales Department where neededManages and confirms tentative events in Ungerboeck booking systemProvides input into menu planning, special menus, and tastingsParticipates in department, company, industry and trade related professional organizations and trainingPerforms a variety of related tasks and duties as assigned

Requirements:
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:Associates degree in hospitality, related degree or related experienceA minimum of 2 years' experience in event/industry, or related work experienceExperience in a large-volume, venue facility, is a bonusExperience with event planning software (Ex. Ungerboeck & Social Tables)Leadership skills and ability to direct and delegate tasksAdvanced computer skills and ability to learn new softwarePossess a very high attention to detailAbility to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manualsAdvanced communication skills and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general publicAbility to troubleshoot, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulationsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumferences and volumeAbility to perform multiple functions in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work in a high-stress, high-volume work environmentAbility to prioritize tasks and be flexible with changes in work loadsAssesses multiple demands and priorities and identifies necessary resources to handle critical work demandsAbility to read, understand, and carry out simple and detailed written or verbal instructionsProvides timely and thorough customer service to internal and external customersCommunicates regularly within department and cross functional teamsInteracts professionally and effectively with othersProfessionally deal with own emotions, reactions, and motivations and maintain a courteous demeanor at all timesPresent a neat, clean and professional, appearance by following established grooming and uniform standardsResponsible to be dependable and a self-starterRegular and reliable work attendance at scheduled time on-siteWorks as a team player, sharing knowledge and skillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Involves light physical activity, performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative natureConstantly involves sitting, using hands and fingers, talking and hearingFrequently involves standing and walkingOccasional bending, stooping, kneeling and twistingOccasional reaching and use of ladders, stools and stairsOccasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 poundsOccasionally required to travelMust be willing to work outside of normal business hours, long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidaysPI197747353

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