Assistant, Event Manager

Are you a force for good? Does the opportunity to devote your talents to a cause much greater than yourself excite you? Arbor Day Foundation is a place you can do work that matters, with people who care, in an inspiring environment. As we say at the Foundation: life is short, love where you work.

As one of the world's largest conservation organizations, the Arbor Day Foundation inspires people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. We help others understand and use trees as a solution to global issues (like air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty, and hunger) that are critical to survival.

Arbor Day Farm is the 260-acre property owned and operated by the Arbor Day Foundation where our mission comes to life.

You Will:

• Supervise. Establish training plans, engage team members, manage the budget, staffing, and inventory.
• Interpret. Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), attend and participate in weekly BEO meetings.
• Coordinate. Executing all special events including major holidays, on and off property. Facilitating transitions seamlessly.
• Build relationships. Work with all internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner, creating and honoring relationships to encourage return visits
• Achieve. You work diligently to maintain positive guest satisfaction scores and continually improve processes.
• Inform. You stay on top of technology trends and create purchasing plans for constant improvement.
• Calculate. Ability to post all banquet/catering events checks/tickets immediately after each event.

You Have:

• Experience: You have 1-5 years of experience in a standardized Banquet or Restaurant or food and beverage outlet. Preferred but not limited to also 1-5 experience in a high-volume restaurant as AGM or GM.
• Leadership skills. Patience, grace, and a real love to teach others the knowledge that has brought you success. Being timely and consistent in how you manage events and staff is incredibly important. A sense of humor is not required but greatly encouraged!
• Technology aptitude. Basic knowledge of computer systems and POS systems.
• Positive energy. The ability to multi-task without losing composure. Manage interpersonal situations with guests and staff throughout the property.
• Consistency. You want to deliver the same energy and professionalism with each event and with each member of the Banquet team and beyond.
• Attention to detail. Your ability to see how all the small things matter when putting on large events. How every water spots, carpet stain means the difference for how our guests perceive our property and our staff.
• Certifications and or a degree. You have a food handler card or certificate, or the willingness to obtain one. Any Hospitality degree is preferred but not required. What is required is the desire to learn and a true passion to improve and not just do what is asked.

Love Where You Work:

• Were in this together. A culture focused on kindness, collaboration and the intrinsic shared purpose to do whats right. We pride ourselves on the culture weve built. We love it, and we know you will too.
• We care about your health. Competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision) coverage for you and your loved ones matched with a wellness incentives program.
• We invest in your future. Company paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401k with company match.
• We want to stay connected. Well hook you up with a company laptop and phone.
• Well round out the experience. We put our culture first, and we host events and experiences throughout the year to show that we care about you (and your family).