Event Coordinator - Historic Property

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Event Coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of Historic Properties events. The Event Coordinator provides direction to all personnel, internal and external to Mayo Clinic, associated with each event. The incumbent performs duties independently and uses independent judgment in handling a variety of programmatic issues. Duties include on-site implementation of day and evening events, confirmation of event set up details, greeting guests, set up and operation of standard audio-visual equipment, conducting tours and presenting the history of the Historic Properties to guests individually and in large group settings. The incumbent is accountable for event execution and closure. Plans ahead to ensure that staff and equipment are available for future functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent interpersonal, public relations, communications and organizational skills are required
• Must be self-motivated, energetic individual who conducts themselves in a highly professional manner

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Three years’ experience in event management, event planning or hospitality industry experience preferred
• Previous experience in banquet and catering management at a facility specializing in fine dining such as a fine hotel or private club preferred
• At least two years of supervisory/management experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Mayo Clinic and its history
• Experience working with a variety of professionals (physicians, scientists, administrative staff) is desired

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of Historic Properties events
• Providing direction to all personnel associated with each event
• On-site implementation of day and evening events
• Confirmation of event set up details
• Greeting guests
• Set up and operation of standard audio-visual equipment
• Conducting tours and presenting the history of the Historic Properties to guests
• Event execution and closure
• Planning ahead to ensure staff and equipment availability for future functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level