City of San Antonio

Events Services Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $23.31
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Professional Development

Job Description

The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, located at 900 E Market Street in San Antonio, TX, is a premier venue known for hosting a wide variety of events including conventions, shows, meetings, concerts, galas, and exhibits. This convention center is integral to the city’s vibrant event-hosting industry and plays a pivotal role in attracting diverse groups and industries to San Antonio. As a city-owned facility, it combines historic significance with modern amenities, offering large, flexible spaces and state-of-the-art services to meet the intricate needs of its clients. The center is managed with a focus on exceptional service, operational efficiency, and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Experience in managing multiple events for various settings and clients
  • Experience in simultaneously managing multiple high-level projects
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
  • Knowledge of caterer's responsibilities to help coordinate all meal functions
  • Knowledge of contractor's guidelines and building policies
  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment
  • Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs
  • Ability to coordinate security for clients
  • Ability to coordinate between service suppliers and clients
  • Ability to meet work schedules and work independently
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement various types of events and activities
  • Ability to assess clients' needs and develop plans suited to meet those needs
  • Ability to interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public
  • Must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Experience in managing multiple events for various settings and clients
  • Experience in simultaneously managing multiple high-level projects
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
  • Knowledge of caterer's responsibilities to help coordinate all meal functions
  • Knowledge of contractor's guidelines and building policies
  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment
  • Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs
  • Ability to coordinate security for clients
  • Ability to coordinate between service suppliers and clients
  • Ability to meet work schedules and work independently
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement various types of events and activities
  • Ability to assess clients' needs and develop plans suited to meet those needs
  • Ability to interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public

Job Duties

  • Ensure each event is provided with qualified services to open facilities, clean premises, complete set-up, and required service items
  • Ensure the availability of all equipment contracted for customer's use
  • Coordinate efforts of caterers, decorators, audio-visual, stagehands, etc., when organizing set-up requirements
  • Assure compliance with all health and safety regulations by personnel participating in a function
  • Prepare various reports and compose correspondence
  • Prepare and assist in collecting billing charges
  • Meet with convention executives and convention planners to promote City facilities for future events
  • Prepare detailed event set-up information for labor crew leaders, sound technicians, and stagehands
  • Coordinate in-house security to ensure contracted areas are open and secured based on lessee needs
  • Conduct City facility tours to show prospective clients suitable space for conventions, shows, meetings, concerts, galas, exhibits, and other functions
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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