Venue Coordinator

Huntsville Botanical Garden • Huntsville, AL

16h

About The Position

The Venue Coordinator will work collaboratively with internal partners and external vendors to execute events with the guest experience and Garden mission at top of mind. This position will plan, prepare and organize assigned events once the client has completed a venue rental agreement. Including but not limited to organizing private, corporate, weddings, receptions, business meetings, parties, luncheons, and more.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field of hospitality, event management, or business management and at least 1 year of experience in customer service or event coordination or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate well in a team and work toward shared goals, prioritize tasks, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Exemplifies the Gardens Core Values and has a true desire to collaborate with others to better a process, idea, or task. Embrace the Garden’s mission of plant conservation, education, and research.
• Possess a desire for producing and engaging guest experience, sets high standards, and realizes the impact of work on the department and entire Garden.
• Possess the ability to multi-task, stay organized and prioritize responsibilities.
• Must be polished and maintain a professional demeanor under pressure.
• Knowledge of and passion for special event production trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the role of Venue Host preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contact contracted clients and develop timeline for their event and discuss event details including creating a floor plan.
• Coordinate and plan logistics with external vendors, internal partners and clients for venue rentals.
• Assists the Lead Venue Coordinator and Manager with training Venue Hosts on Garden policies, venue specifics and essential functions of the role and provides supervision during events.
• Communicate with vendors to include invitations, meetings, invoices, and dissemination of pertinent event details.
• Coordinates the execution for day-of event operation with internal partners including the set-up, running and break down of event, acting as lead point of contact. Provides event supervision to assigned Venue Hosts.
• Troubleshoot situations and challenges for clients, and ability to manage multiple events continuously.
• Work collaboratively with Lead Venue Coordinator, and Manager to provide detailed event notes, timelines, floorplans and assists with venue decorations, signage, and upkeep of spaces and supplies.
• Document event successes/challenges and identify steps for future events.
• Conduct client surveys to determine guest satisfaction and recommend process improvements and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree