Guest Experience and Hospitality Coordinator

Have you ever heard of Glühwein/Mulled Wine, a Christmas Pyramid, or a Schwibbogen? 

A traditional German-style Christmas Market is set up at the Seattle Center next to the Space Needle from November – December 2024, but the work starts now! The market will feature traditional European food and merchandise to spread Christmas Cheer in our community and beyond. 

The Seattle Christmas Market (SCM) will be entering its second year of operation after a breakout start in 2023. With an expected attendance of over 180,000 guests, our month-long market experience is the first of its kind in Washington State. Supported by the Vancouver Christmas Market (VCM), an established brand that has welcomed over 2.5 million guests since 2010 in Downtown Vancouver, B.C.  

If you are looking for a diverse workplace, in a growing company, and love creating experiences for the community, we want you to become a part of the Seattle Christmas Market Team!  

We invite you to look at the job opportunity for our Guest Experience and Hospitality Coordinators and apply. 

Full-Time Contract Opportunity – Guest Experience and Hospitality Coordinators 

Seattle Christmas Market is seeking two driven, and enthusiastic candidates with event-related experience for Guest Experience and Hospitality Coordinator positions. Reporting to The General Event Manager, the role entails overseeing the SCM Guest Operations, as well as other related duties as assigned. 

There are two positions available which will work closely together in the successful planning and execution of department responsibilities. 

Schedule and Location: 

• Contract Full Time from September 15, 2024 – January 31, 2025. Hybrid until September, transitioning to full on-site presence in October through December. 
• On-site presence during market hours, including evenings and weekends from November to December.  
• The position is evolving, and responsibilities may be added/changed at any time. 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Provide coaching, feedback and recognition on a regular basis 
• Troubleshoot escalated ticketing issues 
• Troubleshoot any technical issues on the POS for merchandise and ticketing 
• Manage the implementation of guest experience initiatives 
• Ensure SCM guest experience standards are adhered to 
• Brief team daily on the upcoming day 
• Ensure the market is presentable for our guests daily 
• Ensure efficient line management and entry for guests 
• Daily Reporting Collection and Entry 
• Manage Merch &Info Hut Staff and Ambassadors: Scheduling, Shift Management and Training
• Maintain Merch Item Inventory  
• Run SCM Square terminals for Merch and Info Hut 
• Work with 3rd Party Suppliers to ensure SCM standards are being exceeded  
• Ensure Beverage Huts are running properly 
• Maintain relationship W/ 3rd party Bev. Hut Supplier to ensure SCM standards are being met.  
• Ensure Bev. Quality is maintained 
• Ensure Bev. Service standards follow SCM and WA State laws, regulations, and standards 
• End of Season Wrap Up reporting and analysis 
• Manage SCM Hut Decor Plan and Implementation for all SCM and 3rd Party Supplier Huts 

Qualifications 

• Education and Work Experience: A university or college degree or diploma in a related field of study with a minimum of 2 years' work experience in events, hospitality and/or box office. 
• Management Experience: Team leadership and management skills including performance monitoring, goal setting, and mentorship. 
• Technology: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Suite, AirTable and Square. 
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal communication including the ability to provide constructive feedback to project stakeholders and communicate expectations effectively.  
• Planning and Time Management: Superior project and time management skills with excellent organizational and planning capabilities. Ability to take projects from concept through to final production. Comfortable to multitask and meet tight deadlines. 
• Adaptability and Judgment: Ability to quickly adapt to changing environments, problem-solving skills, and an innovative mindset including exercising good judgment and decision making. 

Compensation  

• Salary: $4,000 - $4,500 per month 
• Team Building 
• Free entry tickets for Friends and Family 

How To Apply  

Please send RESUME and COVER LETTER 

No telephone calls or faxed applications please. We thank all who express interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.