Wholesale Distribution Company seeks Event Coordinator.
Overview :
Coordinate meetings and events that are held daily in 10 different conference rooms. The
position requires a computer savvy professional interested in the hospitality industry, who
also has strong problem solving and communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage conference room calendar in Outlook
- Acknowledge meeting requests
- Track reservation responses and follow-up
- Plan for meeting room setting up time requirements
- Ensure space requirements are met
- Work with team for furniture reconfiguration
- Assist with food and beverage station setup
- Reshuffle meetings / events due to space limitations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Manage and track all related equipment for room reconfigurations
- Ability to solve problems in a hectic environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Assist the mailroom / facilities team with other tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office SuiteStrong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skillsHospitality experience preferred, but not requiredPhysical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending,reaching, standing, squatting and stooping
Required to physically move 6-foot tables, as well as chairs and other furnitureWill require lifting / lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs