Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $54,288.00 - $84,156.80
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Wellness Program
Paid holidays
Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The Convention & Visitors Bureau located in the Towne Bank Building on 22nd Street in Virginia Beach is a prominent establishment dedicated to fostering tourism and enhancing the community’s resort area experience. Established as a vital department within the city, it plays an important role in promoting Virginia Beach as a vibrant tourist destination by coordinating and supporting a wide range of resort programs, special events, and entertainment activities. This bureau acts as a central hub for all things related to visitor engagement, special event permitting, film production logistics, and city-wide hospitality services. It is deeply committed to creating memorable... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Six years experience in event supervision hotel event coordination meeting planning business or public administration public relations hotel/restaurant management or supervision in a public assembly facility
- Must have or obtain a valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license
- Must be available to work evenings weekends holidays and overtime
- Ability to work independently with good judgment and initiative
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Good communication and organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Six years experience in fields such as event supervisor hotel event coordinator association meeting planner business or public administration public relations hotel/restaurant management or supervision in a public assembly facility
- Ability to plan direct and supervise large scale events
- Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
- Knowledge of City codes
- Experience with event types such as festivals concerts sporting events parades conventions charitable events or expressive activity
- Experience collaborating with public safety departments on event logistics
- Experience managing events on public property
Job Duties
- Plan direct and supervise large events (5000+) ensuring compliance with occupancy agreements conformance with safety and welfare regulations contractual requirements and delivery of exceptional quality customer service
- Coordinate the permitting process and coordination of City services/logistics for special events beach weddings commercial and private property and film productions
- Create detailed City Service Request in a timely manner through computerized event management system to distribute to other City Departments
- Act as liaison between event organizers and state/city agencies
- Monitor and critique special events and filming activities to ensure compliance with City policies/codes and regulations
- Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines with special attention to detail and be able to work independently exercising judgment and initiative
- Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Monitor City contracts for special events entertainment and franchises and report to management on compliance with terms and conditions
- Compile data prepare reports regarding special events and filming activities
- Perform other job duties requiring skills knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less
- Must be available to work evenings weekends holidays and overtime when required to meet operational needs
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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