Event Coordinator Manager - San Diego, CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • San Diego, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Military Housing is one of the largest providers of military family housing in the United States. In partnership with the US military, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality‑ homes and exceptional service to the families of men and women who serve our country. We’re seeking dedicated team members for a variety of roles and offer excellent benefits, training, development, and opportunities for advancement. If you’re ready to grow your career and become an employee owner, explore our current opportunities today.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years or more experience in the event industry specifically with planning and coordinating events.
• Degree in event planning, recreation, hospitality, marketing, communication, or related field.
• Experience with managing team members/direct reports.
• Working knowledge or experience with children and children programs is a must.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and good professional judgement when dealing with difficult situations.
• Ability to demonstrate leading by example and role modeling good professional behavior.
• Experience with and understanding of budgets, proposals, contracts, and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and interaction with military partners, vendors, residents/event attendees, and management.
• Ability to exchange or convey information to receive work direction.
• Proficiency and working knowledge of personal computers: keyboard, internet search, email correspondence, math, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Publisher, InDesign, Photoshop, social media sites, and other software applications preferred (i.e. Yardi, Payscan, Streampoint).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle (valid license and insurance required).
• Position requires use of personal and company vehicles.
• Must be able to demonstrate quality writing and good public speaking.
• Must have effective time and task management skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays, able to balance personal and professional hours and expectations and manage time within a workday.
• Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
• Ability to travel overnight for events or training and manage time effectively with the added responsibilities of the position.
• Position requires heavy lifting up to 50 lbs., utilizing step stools to access event items, moving of boxes and event materials, and loading/unloading of vehicles for events.
• Position requires ability for walking and standing for long period of times when on location for an event.

Nice To Haves

• A certificate in event planning is preferred (currently working on or complete).
• Working knowledge or experience with the military community is preferred.
• Technology savvy and a quick learner is a plus.
• Familiarity with use of a digital camera is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing Event Coordinators within the Community Services Department.
• Ensuring Event Coordinators are effectively producing high quality, well planned events.
• Managing all aspects of the event planning process.
• Ensuring fiscal and risk responsibility and delivery of Liberty’s mission of providing exemplary service in accordance with Liberty Military Housing quality customer satisfaction standards.
• Ensuring that the Event Coordinators are developing and coordinating all aspects of the event planning process (research, design, planning, coordination, evaluation) and are executed with quality and detail and produced based on department expectations.
• Supporting the Event Coordinators to ensure they are on target and prepared for meetings with the Community Services Director.
• Developing timelines, production schedules, and time blocking processes that are effective to meet expectations, deadlines, and support good communication and flow of the event and planning process.
• Coaching and training on the event experience for the event attendees based on a comprehensive review of the event attendee demographic, needs assessment, and trends associated with the military, local community, and relevant social groups.
• Assisting the Coordinators by ensuring agendas and minutes are being completed, tasks are being assigned and followed through on, and planning is on target per department expectations.
• Supporting the Community Services Director in coaching and mentoring the Event Coordinators so goals are being focused on monthly.
• Assisting with coaching performance and the annual review process.
• Supporting in the recruiting effort by reviewing resumes, conducting phone interviews, and setting up future interviews.
• Supporting with onboarding of new team members to ensure training is on target for the first 3 months and then 6 months.
• Attending events with new Event Coordinators to support and train onsite.
• Overseeing events to keep them on target during a gap in a position.
• Overseeing the Event Coordinators’ monthly schedules and Day of Coordinator Schedules are being filled out correctly.
• Performing various Administrative and computer tasks, email communications, input of information/data into various software and information systems.

Benefits

• Platinum-Level Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage with affordable premiums
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) become an employee owner with retirement savings
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Generous Paid Time Off , including vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays
• Wellness Benefits , including free gym access and additional wellness programs
• Quarterly & Monthly Bonus Incentives
• Career Growth Opportunities. Unlock your potential with immersive, hands-on training designed to elevate your skills, help you advance, and build a rewarding long-term career with a company that truly invests in your future.
• Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree