Oak View Group

Event Coodinator | Part-Time | Utah Valley Convention Center

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching

Job Description

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. The company offers an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Known for its innovation and excellence in venue management, Oak View Group is dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences for both clients and attendees through state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional service.

The Utah Valley Convention Center, located in historic downtown Provo,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • coursework from an accredited college or university with major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, marketing, public relations, business management, or other related field
  • experience in event coordination, convention services, or meeting planning preferably with a convention center, hotel, sports facility, performing arts facility, or other multi-purpose public assembly facility
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, and extended workdays
  • clear and concise communication in English orally and in writing
  • strong customer service skills
  • ability to plan, service, and supervise events
  • problem-solving skills
  • ability to multi-task
  • ability to work independently and remain flexible in role

Job Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • knowledge of operational characteristics of event management
  • strong customer service practices
  • ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, and extended workdays
  • clear and concise communication skills in English both orally and in writing
  • ability to plan, service, and supervise events
  • problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues during events
  • ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, and venue users
  • ability to multi-task
  • ability to work independently and remain flexible in role
  • high school diploma or GED
  • coursework from accredited college or university in facility management, hospitality management, marketing, public relations, business management, or related field
  • experience in event coordination, convention services, or meeting planning preferably within a convention center, hotel, sports facility, or performing arts facility

Job Duties

  • Cover front desk reception position two days a week
  • answer phones
  • greet clients
  • process payments
  • assist Office Manager
  • assist with guest or client questions as needed
  • help office staff with filing, organizing, and other items as assigned by Office Manager
  • attend weekly staff and production meetings
  • perform weekly audit of event diagrams, schedules, and details and provide feedback to Event Managers
  • act as Manager on Duty during events as assigned including evenings and weekends
  • coordinate all event details including audiovisual, food and beverage, security, electrical, and decorating
  • interact with clients and attendees
  • act as Event Manager for smaller events as assigned
  • work with clients to create event diagrams and event resumes
  • communicate event needs to convention center staff
  • gain working knowledge of Momentus CRM and CAD programs
  • oversee and manage Exhibitor Services for all tradeshow events
  • perform other duties as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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