Special Events Manager

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa•Hollywood, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of VP Community Affairs and Special Events, Incumbent is responsible for planning and implementing all of the property’s special events, promotions, sponsorships, festivals and miscellaneous other events, duties include, but not limited to: Essential Job Functions: Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures. Plan, produce and maintain an on-going schedule of promotions, sponsorships, festivals and special events. Develop theme, format and budget specifications for specific events. Develop proformas for new promotions or player events, review the results of past promotions and events and make recommendations for the feasibility of repeating or modifying those promotions. Oversee expenditures to ensure budget requirements are met. Create and coordinate all decor requirements for themed parties, promotions, sponsorships and special events. Communicate all events information to operating departments to ensure timely coordination of all events. Determine staffing needs and work schedules necessary to implement special events (with in-house and outside vendors) Develop department members’ knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc. Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations. Conduct personal behavior and select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication. Demonstrate commitment to assisting in the development of Seminole Tribe members participating in the Tribal Career Development program and, when a Seminole Tribe member’s assignment falls within your direct area of responsibility, act as a personal mentor/career advisor to the Tribe Member and submit progress reports and information to the Director of Tribal Development. Ensure prompt and discreet notification to appropriate management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Three to five years experience in casino special events or five years experience with a special events management company and a college degree in Special Events, Hospitality Management or Marketing required, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in conceptualizing, implementing and finalization of event planning.
Must be able and willing to work flexible schedules, to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
Plan, produce and maintain an on-going schedule of promotions, sponsorships, festivals and special events.
Develop theme, format and budget specifications for specific events.
Develop proformas for new promotions or player events, review the results of past promotions and events and make recommendations for the feasibility of repeating or modifying those promotions.
Oversee expenditures to ensure budget requirements are met.
Create and coordinate all decor requirements for themed parties, promotions, sponsorships and special events.
Communicate all events information to operating departments to ensure timely coordination of all events.
Determine staffing needs and work schedules necessary to implement special events (with in-house and outside vendors)
Develop department members’ knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.
Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
Conduct personal behavior and select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication.
Demonstrate commitment to assisting in the development of Seminole Tribe members participating in the Tribal Career Development program and, when a Seminole Tribe member’s assignment falls within your direct area of responsibility, act as a personal mentor/career advisor to the Tribe Member and submit progress reports and information to the Director of Tribal Development.
Ensure prompt and discreet notification to appropriate management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations.
Perform other duties as assigned.