Special Events Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Modern Woodmen Park is looking for a dynamic, creative, and outgoing professional who has a passion for planning and organizing a wide variety of non-game day events at the ballpark. You will report to the Quad Cities River Bandits Assistant General Manager and work closely with the Food & Beverage team for all event needs. You will also be responsible for the marketing and social media efforts of Special Events to generate event leads and connect with the Quad Cities Community.

Duties and Responsibilities-
• Responsible for the selling, planning and coordination of all contracted, non-game day events which include, but are not limited to: corporate events, group outings, business meetings, class reunions, weddings, fundraisers, parties and more.
• Collaborate with internal staff to ensure each event is executed efficiently & effectively.
• Communicate in a timely manner with internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents and in person.
• Serve as the client contact throughout all stages of the event planning process, including day of the event.
• Build a strong relationship with the catering and food & beverage team to communicate the client's needs/requests and achieve the highest standard of client satisfaction.
• Create and organize all Banquet Event Orders (BEO) for each event.
• Lead weekly BEO meetings with internal staff.
• Frequently post on and monitor all social media platforms and showcase all special events held at Modern Woodmen Park.
• Manage & track yearly analysis of comp-set surveys, market trends and sales goals.
• Other related duties as required.

Education, Experience and Qualifications-
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communication, Marketing, Hospitality or other related areas preferred.
• 1-2 years of event experience including internships if applicable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with a diverse clientele.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, prioritize goals and stay organized.
• Knowledge and/or willingness to learn new software systems; TripleSeat, Meta Business, Eventective, HubSpot, etc.
• Self-motivated with strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Creative and outgoing personality.
• Willingness to create/plan innovative events to showcase Modern Woodmen Park as a unique venue in the Quad Cities.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.