Events Manager - Lake Murray State Park Lodge

State of Oklahoma • Ardmore, AL

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Events Manager schedules and coordinates all group business at a large state lodge with 100 or more rooms. The role generates sales and provides service to group business for the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

Requirements

• Complete two college courses in business or public administration, marketing, public relations, or hotel/motel management, and have one year of experience in resort or hotel/motel management; or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in hotel/motel managerial functions, employee and public relations, and sales and marketing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Skill in expressing ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Skill in meeting and dealing successfully with the public and groups.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the scheduling of all group business with reservationists, catering, the central office, and other concerned parties.
• Direct the functions of a state lodge reservationist desk.
• Prepare and maintain a group file system, including indexing and cross-indexing groups with prior reservations.
• Contact representatives of corporations, government agencies, associations, and nonprofit organizations in person, by telephone, and by letter.
• Assign function sheets to state lodge employees involved in sponsoring a group, such as catering personnel, security, and recreation staff; contract with private industry when needed.
• Meet assigned quotas for revenue generated by group sales.
• Prepare various reports.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed