Coordinator Special Events

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Internal mobility program
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Hilton Grand Vacations is a leading hospitality company known for delivering exceptional vacation experiences through its portfolio of resort-style accommodations and membership-based vacation ownership programs. As a vibrant part of the leisure and hospitality industry, Hilton Grand Vacations focuses on enhancing guest satisfaction by providing tailored holiday adventures and memorable service. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, career growth, and customer satisfaction, Hilton offers an inclusive and dynamic work environment where innovation and teamwork drive success.

The role of Special Events Coordinator at Hilton Grand Vacations is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual passionate about event management and customer service. As a Special Events Coordinator, you will be instrumental in the creation, development, and seamless execution of special events across a designated region. This full-time role blends creativity, strategy, and operational expertise to deliver exceptional event experiences that exceed guest expectations. You will manage various facets of event preparation and coordination, including site inspections, permit hearings, vendor relationships, and logistic planning. Working closely with project directors, marketing, and sales teams, you will ensure every event is executed flawlessly, on schedule, and within budget.

Hilton Grand Vacations values its employees highly and offers an excellent earnings package complemented by outstanding healthcare benefits available from day one of employment, including medical, dental, and vision coverage that emphasizes preventative care. The company supports work-life balance with paid time off for rest, adventure, and personal growth. Unique perks like the Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program provide discounted rates at Hilton properties worldwide and restaurant savings, alongside matching retirement savings contributions. The company prides itself on internal career mobility, continuous training, advanced technology, and a supportive culture that fosters professional excellence and personal development.

Joining Hilton Grand Vacations as a Special Events Coordinator means becoming part of a forward-thinking team where your contributions directly impact guest experiences and business success. Whether it's orchestrating complex logistics for large-scale events or developing innovative strategies to engage partners and customers, your role is vital to the brand’s mission to deliver outstanding vacation experiences. This position offers the chance to grow your expertise within an award-winning hospitality environment that embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion. With a focus on continuous improvement and employee empowerment, Hilton Grand Vacations sets the stage for your career advancement and long-term success.

Job Requirements

  • 1-2 years of previous event management in direct-to-consumer sales
  • Possess strong organizational & administrative skills
  • Current proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel & Outlook
  • Ability to work any day of the week and any shift to include weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of previous event management in direct-to-consumer sales
  • Possess strong organizational & administrative skills
  • Current proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel & Outlook
  • Ability to interact with internal and external customers at all levels
  • Strong customer service orientation and focus

Job Duties

  • Implement site inspections, permit hearings, planning meetings and event execution
  • Build strategic relationships with national partners to improve the working environment, event quality and customer satisfaction
  • Communicate with site-level Project Directors, as well as Marketing Directors and Sales Managers on an ongoing basis to ensure events are on schedule and all goals are met
  • Develop site-specific operations plans for all aspects of event production (traffic management & parking, waste management, pedestrian flow, emergency & medical services, etc.)
  • Forecast resource requirements and develop event staffing plans
  • Settle and supervise resource requirements for each event
  • Source venues
  • recommend and engage catering to implement quality event within predetermined budget
  • Create agreements with outside providers and subcontractors to ensure lower cost & highest quality of service
  • Secure all vital permits for event execution
  • Build and maintains positive relationships with event vendors
  • Build and distributes event itineraries and anticipates guest needs and exceeds their expectations
  • Prepare shipping/transport of event related supplies by placing orders for items from vendors

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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