Promotions and Events Specialist

Position: Promotions and Events Specialist (604)
# Promotions and Events Specialist (604)
GLCR Legal Address - Wayland, MI 49348## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description
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* Position Summary:

** Assist in the coordination of the casino in all advertising and marketing efforts while performing responsibilities in accordance with Company standards, policies, and procedures. Responsible for providing support and assistance in various avenues of the marketing department including, but not limited to, advertising, social media, promotions, and special events.
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* About Us:

** At Gun Lake Casino Resort, every Team Member is an ambassador, essential to the success of our company and our culture. We expect that all Team Members take personal ownership in ensuring that everything they do is in the best interest of Gun Lake Casino Resort and embody the core values of the Seven Grandfather Teachings:
** Love**:
Love your brothers and sisters and share with them.
** Truth**:
Be true in everything you do. Be true to yourself and to your fellow Humans.
** Respect**:
You must give respect if you expect respect. Respect everyone, all persons, and all the things created.
** Bravery**:
To do what is right, even in the most difficult of times.
** Honesty**:
Be honest in every action and provide good feelings in your heart.
** Wisdom**:
We cherish knowledge; wisdom is used for the good of the people.  
** Humility**:
Know that you are equal to everyone else, no better, no less.
** In this Role:
*** Plan, organize, coordinate, promote, facilitate, and supervise property special events (both on and off property), entertainment, and promotional drawings.
* Assist in the creation/proofing of promotional rules and promotional advertising material through various channels including social media.
* Assist with evaluation of special events, and/or promotional drawings.
* Responsible for managing the flow of communication for promotional and entertainment efforts with the casino team.
* Responsible for having a granular understanding of competitors' marketing programs and efforts through research.
* Practice teamwork, support fellow Team Members, and create an energized, positive, team oriented work environment.
* Interact with Guests in a friendly and courteous manner and handle all Guest opportunities.
* Must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbally with Guests, Team Members, and Management.
* Maintain excellent grooming and uniform standards.
* All other duties as assigned.
** Work Conditions:
** Work is typically in an office environment or out on the casino floor. Work areas may be warm, cold, or noisy and may contain second-hand smoke. Tasks may be required to be performed from a sitting or non-sitting position in a confined area. Team Members may be required to stand, walk, lift, reach, push, pull, and grasp.## Qualifications
** Essential

Qualifications:

*** Must be 21+ years of age.
* Associate degree or equivalent education required. Will consider candidates with two (2) or more years’ experience with a promotional, special events, advertising, hospitality, or sales background.
* Work experience in the gaming or hospitality industry is preferred.
* Flexibility to work any shift to assist the Team.
* Strong background with proper grammar and proofreading.
* Able to logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work.
* Ability to make progress and/or handle multiple assignments under time constraints.
* Ability to deal with interpersonal situations that may be difficult to resolve when working with upset/irate Guests.
* Comfortable with public speaking under spotlights with big crowds.
* Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members, Management, and Media, both in written and verbal form, with or without a microphone.
* Strong…