Event Services Assistant

The Florida Elks Youth Camp & Smith Conference Center has an immediate opening for an assistant to the Event Services Manager. Full time, full benefits, year-round.

The Florida Elks Youth Camp is unlike any “camp” you’ve ever seen. With 400 acres of natural Florida beauty, and home to the Smith Conference Center, we host groups and events of all sizes and styles.

Located less than 30 minutes from Eustis, Mt. Dora, Tavares, Sorrento, Leesburg, Lady Lake, Summerfield, Belleview, and The Villages- FEYC/SCC is an easy commute from all surrounding areas.

We Offer Full Benefits including:

· Full time 40 hours, year-round.

· Medical insurance with HSA/ optional Dental and Vision insurance

· Life Insurance/Retirement plan

· PTO

· $16p/hr.

The Event Services Assistant will report directly to the Event Services Manager. The right candidate will be professional, meticulous, customer service oriented, and able to multitask efficiently. This position will act as administrative assistant to the event services manager and on-site guest services liaison during events.

Duties include:

Administrative duties such as tracking and answering emails, auditing events data, reviewing contract paperwork, maintaining event calendars, managing follow up workflow, creating interdepartmental event prep task lists, other administrative duties as needed.

Guest services duties such as greeting and directing guests, monitoring guest experience, on site host for events, assist with setup and execution of events, other guest services duties as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

1 year of administrative/office work required.

Customer service experience required.

Hospitality/Guest Services experience preferred.

Event Services experience preferred.

Proficient with computer and web applications.

Excellent Time Management Skill Set Required.

Experience with Sales and Catering Event Management software a plus.

Weekend and Evening Availability required.

Neat/Professional appearance, ability to pass a background check, and drug screening required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Umatilla, FL 32784: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a level 2 background check.
• Are you willing to undergo a drug screening?
• Are you available to work a flexible schedule that includes days, nights, and weekends?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service (Required)
• Hospitality (Preferred)
• Office (Required)

Work Location: In person