Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Paid holidays
Job Description
Huntsville Botanical Garden is a renowned public garden dedicated to plant conservation, education, and research, located in Huntsville, Alabama. As a beloved community resource, the Garden offers a stunning landscape featuring numerous outdoor exhibits, educational programs, and special events throughout the year. It serves as a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and a vibrant venue for a variety of private and corporate gatherings. The Garden prides itself on its commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and fostering a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Its hospitality services department plays a vital role in making every event hosted on its grounds a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate degree in a related field of hospitality, event management, or business management
- At least 1 year of experience in customer service or event coordination or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to communicate well in a team and work toward shared goals
- Ability to multi-task, stay organized and prioritize responsibilities
- Polished and maintain a professional demeanor under pressure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Knowledge of special event production trends
Job Qualifications
- Associate degree in a related field of hospitality, event management, or business management
- At least 1 year of experience in customer service or event coordination or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to communicate well in a team and work toward shared goals
- Prior experience in the role of Venue Host preferred
- Knowledge of and passion for special event production trends
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to multi-task, stay organized and prioritize responsibilities
- Polished and maintain a professional demeanor under pressure
- Exemplify the Gardens Core Values and embrace the Garden’s mission of plant conservation, education, and research
Job Duties
- Contact contracted clients and develop timeline for their event and discuss event details including creating a floor plan
- Coordinate and plan logistics with external vendors, internal partners and clients for venue rentals
- Assist the Lead Venue Coordinator and Manager with training Venue Hosts on Garden policies, venue specifics and essential functions of the role and provide supervision during events
- Communicate with vendors to include invitations, meetings, invoices, and dissemination of pertinent event details
- Coordinate the execution for day-of event operation with internal partners including the set-up, running and break down of event, acting as lead point of contact
- Provide event supervision to assigned Venue Hosts
- Troubleshoot situations and challenges for clients and manage multiple events continuously
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