Program Design Associate - Austin, TX

PROGRAM DESIGN ASSOCIATE

We are a National Destination Management company with over 13 offices nationwide and over 250 Team Members and growing. We are the collaborators, event planners, logistics coordinators, innovators, creators, and dreamers who do what we love with a passion to please. We have over 57 industry awards as a demonstration of our commitment to excellence. Come be part of this award-winning team!

OPTIMAL CANDIDATE

As Program Design Associate, you will play a strategic role on a strong team as it continually strives to over-deliver clients' expectations. Hello! Destination Management specializes in Destination Management Services as well as the design and production of special events. We are looking for a career-minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment where excellence is the norm. The successful team player will be innovative and able to apply creative solutions to client proposal requests.

They will possess 1 year of hospitality experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Program Design Associate is a deadline driven position that requires critical thinking and basic knowledge of event planning, food and beverage logistics, and entertainment and design. This position requires attention to detail, organization, precise oral and written communication, multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, cooperation, teamwork, creativity, ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with co-workers, a polished demeanor and resourcefulness. Position requires the ability to design and create DMC experiences and proposal writing.

WORK HOURS:

This is an hourly position, Monday through Friday, with a minimum requirement of 40 hours a week. Based on client requests and projects, some nights and weekends may be required.

EXPERIENCE: 1 year minimum

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• DMC knowledge
• Creative writing skills
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong organization and time management skills

  Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Manage assigned projects from proposal design through program contracting.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Attending supplier site inspections.
• Research supplier availability and manage negotiations to ensure optimal cost advantage throughout program contracting.
• Create new and innovative DMC experiences.

COMPENSATION:

This is an hourly position. The company provides a laptop, mileage reimbursement, technology reimbursement, health benefits, and a 401K program.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

Hello! Destination Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ADA Essential Functions Statement

The tasks listed above represent the essential functions of the position. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Candidates must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position, move about the workplace, and operate standard office equipment. Physical requirements are described using ADA-compliant, non-exclusionary language.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to enable successful performance of essential job functions. If you need accommodation during the application or employment process, please notify Human Resources.

Pay Transparency Notice

Where required by applicable law, we disclose a good faith compensation range that reflects what we reasonably expect to pay at the time of hire for this role. The actual offer may vary based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, education, certifications, and market conditions. For locations without a pay range disclosure requirement, candidates may still request the pay scale for this role during the process.

We do not request…