Hospitality Event/Marketing Coordinator

Ivy Tech Community College•Indianapolis, IN

4d•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

This role will assist all parts of the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management. This position will include, but not be limited to: assisting with operations, coordinating events, assisting with events, maintaining reservations for the restaurant, maintaining communication and organization with outside companies, and conducting tours of the programs and facilities, taking minutes at meetings, writing menus, and maintaining the Pineapple post

Requirements

Associate degree or higher. Preferred in a hospitality-related field
Proficient with computer skills, Microsoft Office, Canva and Work Zone.
Knowledgeable in hospitality, event setup, banquet setup, and guest etiquette
Ability to be standing, pushing, pulling, and squatting for more than 5 hours a day, and the ability to be able to lift 25lbs or more of food products and dry goods
Possesses professional hospitality industry and food service experience
Valid ServSafe Manager Certification
Valid certifications for serving alcohol
Ability to analyze recipes and create food descriptions for menus.
Strong skills in verbal and written communication, with the ability to articulate tasks to internal and external guests
Possesses strong communication skills with instructors, chair, operations department, and other Ivy Tech departments.
Possess strong and articulate communication skills
Ability to use critical thinking skills when dealing with faculty, staff, and other departments
Ability to solve problems that may arise with events
Possesses skills in problem-solving when dealing with clients' internal and external
Possesses strong organizational skills
Experience in a professional full-time hospitality industry role, collaborating, training, delegating, and working with a team of employees
Proven experience in supporting diversity among faculty, staff, students, and clients
Ability to work a flexible schedule of possibly different days and shifts throughout the week and weekend events
Ability to manage to create and manage BEOs and meetings to ensure all faculty and staff are aware of events
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks and events at one time

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years industry experience in a professional kitchen
Minimum 1 year of experience with event planning
Minimum 1 year experience with marketing

Responsibilities

Use of Canva, Microsoft Office and other software related to event planning and marketing
Apply problem-solving skills when working with part-time staff, full-time faculty and students
Collaborate with the operations, faculty and other departments
Possess strong people skills and positive communication
Ability to meet deadlines and assist others

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services