Event Planner

Service Corporation International • Santa Ana, CA

1d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Responsible for planning and implementing detailed events within a few days. Plans, schedules resources and vendors, and implements event plans supporting funeral services, visitation, and receptions in accordance with the family’s wishes and contract. Communicates instructions, expectations, budgets, and deadlines to vendors and support staff.

Requirements

• Associates degree in hospitality, event planning, or related discipline required. Two (2) years of event planning experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• At least one (1) year event planning or catering experience is strongly preferred
• Computer literate and proficient with MS Office
• Ability to use proprietary software in the administration of responsibilities
• Flexibility of availability is a requirement
• Professional attire required when in contact with families
• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Responsibilities

• Plans Events by reviewing contract and discussing with Funeral Director for clarification
• Schedules internal resources including but not limited to facility space adequate for event size, equipment, tables, chairs, podiums, decorations, vehicles, drivers, and Attendants
• Contacts and schedules vendors communicating expectations, budget, and timeline
• Manages Services Arrangements implementation (visitation, funeral, reception, or graveside) per contractual arrangements
• Obtains and inspects vendor products and addresses issues
• Communicates instructions to support staff for set-up, work assignments during events, and clean-up
• Working along with support staff, also sets-up arrangements and may assist with event support
• Available during events to resolve issues
• Responsible for events to meet or exceed the family’s wishes
• Performs a variety of event planning duties such as ordering of memorabilia, stationary, scanning photos, coordinating the development of electronic presentations, music, or drafting obituaries
• Working with Corporate Products, sources local vendors for catering, flowers, and other local service products
• Obtains pricing and ensures inspections are compliant and business practices are in good standing
• Develops catering menus
• Collaborating with Corporate Products follows guidance for vendor contract & pricing approval
• Maintains vendor Key Performance Indicators and metrics regarding contract compliance
• Develops and maintains Event Playbook including event plans, KPIs, and lessons learned
• Documents areas for improvement and reviews with manager to implement enhancements
• Additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

Benefits

• Part-time associates working an average 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees