Corporate Special Events Coordinator
Job Description
Become one of the stars behind The SHOW and become part of the world’s most powerful entertainment brands. Our Company has one exciting mission: **_To entertain the human race._**
**PRIMARY PURPOSE:**
It is the primary responsibility of the Corporate Special Events Coordinator to support the property teams in event communications and execution for internal clients and stakeholders, including Casino Marketing, Human Resources and Food & Beverage. The Special Events Coordinator will have a direct role in the trafficking and proofing of event marketing collateral and will be a support extension to the Property Event Teams as needed to carry out a successful event. This role will also assist in the planning and execution of sponsorship activations and other corporate events.
**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Provide feedback, traffic and oversee deployment of event marketing efforts in a timely manner between the various owners in the Casino Center of Excellence, property Special Events teams, and Brand Marketing and Creative Services.
+ Coordinate pre-production, production and post-event activities under the direction of the Special Events Manager. Attend assigned events and ensure previously planned items are executed with the highest level of service.
+ Support and implement enterprise-wide standards based on the approved efficiencies of the Events Center of Excellence. Assist organization of events across the enterprise, including ensuring the timing, execution, and challenge resolution that meet the high- level of standards of MGM Resorts International.
+ Departmental file management including financial records, vendor proposals, memoranda, correspondence, and office reports and other confidential records for the department.
+ Maintain and update all support staff scheduling and correspondence
+ Responsible for submitting purchase requisitions in COUPA and overseeing routing until goods/services are received.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:**
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Two (2) years of guest experience or event planning
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:**
+ Possess excellent working knowledge of PC computer software programs to include, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or the equivalent.
+ Excellent customer service skills
+ Professional appearance and demeanor
+ Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
+ Ability to multi-task and handle assignments in a fast-paced, high-pressure working environment – Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both oral and written forms – Help maintain a work environment that promotes teamwork and mutual respect.
+ Excellent organizational skills with particular attention to quality, timeliness, and detail
+ Ability to think creatively and voice ideas that would improve the current processes in place
MGM Resorts International is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, MGM Resorts International will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
MGM Resorts International believes in providing opportunity for every employee to grow, develop and succeed in a work environment where you can be your best. We encourage you to explore our job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact our Corporate Diversity and Disability Outreach department at 1-844-247-0370 or email diversityrecruiting@mgmresorts.com
