Event Planner

Elephants Delicatessen • Portland, OR

4d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Solicit, plan, and help execute large, high-end full service social, corporate, non-profit, and educational events. Serve as a primary Elephants Catering contact for large venue partners and clients. Manage and attend all related event and catering trade shows.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in inside/outside sales or call center environment.
• Documented success in completion of goals and objectives.
• Computer competence in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Current OR Food Handler’s Certification.
• Clean driving record, active driver’s license and access to one’s own working vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Caterease or other event space planning software.
• Prior wedding planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Upholding Elephants Delicatessen’s Core Values: Standard of Excellence, Unity, and Sustainability, as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Create, input, and maintain orders into catering software program.
• Receive payments and handle final billings.
• Plan large events for the Catering team from start to finish, utilizing in-house and outside resources.
• Stay up to date on trends in catering by forming relationships with catering competitors.
• Participate on-site at events when required.
• Assist in procuring partner venues.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED