Position: Meetings & Events Coordinator
About: Meetings & Events Coordinator role at JCC of Stamford, located at 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06905. The Stamford JCC is a cultural, educational, and recreational center offering exceptional programs, classes, and special events designed to enrich the mind, body, and spirit, driven by Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Events or Hospitality-related field or equivalent expertise; 3+ years senior event planning and/or programming experience, with proven leadership, organization, and management prowess; Required to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays; Experience preparing and managing budgets and financial plans, managing vendors and adept at contract negotiation with thorough knowledge of legal issues and contract language in the hospitality industry; Excellent ability to set priorities, plan long-term and manage multiple projects simultaneously; Must be detail oriented with a methodical approach to work; Superb analytical thinking skills to be able to assess situations and react appropriately; Superior verbal and written communication skills are required as well as the capability to edit and proofread; Ability to liaise in a professional manner with all levels of staff, management, board members and external contacts; Highly skilled at MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
Benefits: health insurance, 401(k)
