Event Planning Manager

Summary

At Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, unforgettable events come to life through culture, connection, and exceptional service. Set on 550 acres along the Rio Grande, our resort blends luxury with the traditions of the Santa Ana Pueblo, creating a truly one-of-a-kind destination for meetings and celebrations.

Hyatt Regency Tamaya offers over 56,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including expansive ballrooms, scenic, outdoor venues, and unique cultural spaces ideal for conferences, retreats, weddings, and social events.

We are seeking for an experience and passionate Event Planning Manager to plan and execute memorable meetings, conferences, and social events in our award-winning resort destination.

The Event Planning Manager is responsible for coordinating, detailing and planning all aspects of assigned groups social events, form initial planning through on-site execution.

• Act as the main point of contact for assigned group and social events.
• Coordinate event details including agendas, room setups, menus, audiovisual needs, and special requests.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Catering, Banquets, Culinary, AV, and Operations teams.
• Lead pre-event meetings and communicate event requirements clearly to internal teams
• Manage on site event execution, ensuring service standards and client expectations are exceeded.
• Maintain records and ensure timely follow-up and post-event communication.

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast-paced environment
• Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program
• Prefer candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training