Event Coordinator, Entertainment & Gaming

## Event Coordinator Apply:
El Paso, TX:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
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** Legends Global**, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an immediate opening for the Fulltime Event Coordinator position at Destination El Paso featuring nationally recognized venues including:
El Paso Convention Center, Abraham Chavez Theatre, Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Centre, McKelligon Canyon Apitheather.
** JOB SUMMARY**:

Under general supervision, manage, coordinate, plan and execute all event related needs for clients contracted with Destination El Paso. Ensuring overall success and client retention for Destination El Paso and the City through outstanding customer service.
** MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES**:
*** Included but are not limited to the following**:
** Ensures successful event coordination activities by monitoring events, maintaining close contact with clients and staff to ensure successful service levels are achieved.
* Meets with client groups to plan and organize assigned meetings and/or events.
* Guide’s clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract provisions, policies, and procedures.
* Keeps clients informed as to status of deadline schedules, including but not limited to floor plan submissions, meeting room set-up specifications, insurance requirements and other relevant details.
* Prepares costs estimates, monitors final billing, and settles event costs with clients in a timely manner.
* Collect and settle invoices in a timely manner.
* Provides clear, concise, and timely communication of detailed requirements to operational departments.
* Maintains Event related reports, information, and files.
* Attends appropriate planning, organization and other event and facility meetings in support of facility operations.
* Maintains the proper image and generates positive public relations with patrons and staff.
* Schedule event staff for day-to-day operations and special events. Continue to adjust and update work schedules to reflect cost efficiency and building activity.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with police, fire, EMT’s and other security personnel and/or safety organizations.
* Handle complaints, disturbances or related problems with the public, staff or clients and promoters.
* Investigate, report, and provide follow-up on incidents including damage or injury to the facility or individuals.
* Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends & holidays.
* Serves as manager on duty as required.
* Perform related duties as required and assigned.  
** SKILLS REQUIRED**:
*** Position requires the ability to*****:
*** Ability to learn and demonstrate industry terminology, facility capabilities, operational procedures, event coordination and event related services.
* Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Demonstrate the principles and techniques of supervision, training, budgeting, and other administrative duties.
* Handle conflicts, make common sense decisions, and exercise proper action during high tension and stressful situations.
* Work independently, exercising judgement and initiative.
* Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.  Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
* Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
* Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
* Maintain a professional image.
* Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
* Tactfully interact with staff, clients, the public, and the hospitality community
* Handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Operate modern office…