Special Events Planner

Special Event Planner

Under the supervision of the Senior Special Events Manager, the Event Planner is responsible for overseeing all types of day-to-day operations at Cog Hill There is a strong focus on the food & beverage service, specific to banquets and golf outings. The Event Planner is also responsible for the supervision of assigned events’ employees both inside and outside the Clubhouse and conducts all closing procedures and handling of monies.

Duties/Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and employees.
• Book, plan and execute any and all types of events held at the golf course.
• Effectively communicate with clients and staff to ensure all needs are met.
• Coordinate and manage staff responsible for all event activities.
• Trains new employees, as needed; coaches new methods to current employees.
• Oversee employees outside of the Events Department on a day-to-day basis.
• Works with all outside vendors to ensure an event goes smoothly.
• Day to day front desk responsibilities including answering telephones, emails, booking tee times, and ensuring excellent customer service.
• Evenings, weekends, and holidays required
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast pace environment.
• Works well within a team, willing to perform tasks and help in other departments when needed.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and manage own time and responsibilities while still being aware of the day to day business of Cog Hill.
• Carries out the mission statement for the golf and banquet operations.
• Ability and willingness to take on other responsibilities not directly related to special event operations.
• Within Company guidelines, handles guest complaints, disputes and concerns with diplomacy and respect to the complete satisfaction of the guest.

Education/Experience:

• Must be over the age of 21.
• 2-3 years’ experience in events management and the golf industry is preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree; preferred fields of studies would be business administration, marketing, hospitality or related fields.
• Basset Certification (Upon hiring)
• Safe Food Handling Certification (within 30 days of hire)
• Server’s License (within 30 days of hire)

Working Conditions/Physical Demand:

• Working on your feet for many hours of the day. Some events may be 12-15 hour shifts.
• Evenings, weekends, and holidays required
• Works in varying weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, and or snow).
• Small shared office space.
• Ability to lift at least 25lbs.

Cog Hill Golf & Country Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000-$45,000 plus commission

Benefits

• Commission
• Medical and Dental
• 401k with match
• Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Events management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000