Mirro Event Planner

Parkview Health System is a comprehensive healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional medical services and community-focused health solutions. As a leading health provider, Parkview continually strives to create a supportive and efficient environment not only for its patients but also for staff and partners. The organization is known for its commitment to quality service and innovation in healthcare, making it a trusted name in the region. Parkview's mission is to improve health outcomes through excellence in care and collaboration with its community. With a wide range of facilities and departments, Parkview Health System focuses on both patient care and operational excellence to support its growth and service goals.

The role of Event and Meeting Planner at Parkview Health System is pivotal in ensuring the seamless planning and execution of events, conferences, and meetings from conception to completion. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of event logistics for both internal and external customers. The planner will handle sales and contract negotiations, coordinate food and beverage selections, oversee room set-ups, and arrange for audio visual services among other event components. The position demands a proactive and organized professional who can effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders including clients, vendors, and internal service departments to meet or exceed expectations.

This role plays a critical part in managing budgets for each project, ensuring accurate invoicing and processing of payments. It requires providing expert advice and service in event and meeting planning, cultivating positive client relationships through clear and efficient communication. The Event and Meeting Planner also ensures that Parkview's standards of quality customer service are consistently met throughout all stages of event execution. Leadership skills are important for managing employees and guests during events, maintaining excellent working relationships, and conducting smooth operations.

Candidates for this job need a strong foundation in event planning, meeting room space management, menu planning, and banquet standards. The ability to multitask and coordinate multiple activities for various groups is crucial. Responsibilities also include organizing large-scale corporate and community events such as grand openings, ribbon cuttings, and groundbreaking ceremonies for the health system. The role requires selecting and negotiating with appropriate vendors including entertainment, catering, audio visual providers, and décor suppliers, to ensure cohesive work and successful events.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in meeting planning or the hospitality industry. Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills are essential. Knowledge of safety requirements and room setups is also necessary along with the ability to guide guests and manage crowd control. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Parkview's reputation for excellence by delivering outstanding event management and client service in a dynamic healthcare environment. Overall, this position is key to supporting Parkview Health System's mission by creating memorable and well-executed events that enhance stakeholder engagement and community involvement.