Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Pay: Based on experience
Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts
Duties and Responsibilities
- Market Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue to attract new clients.
- Respond to all event inquiries in a timely manner.
- Schedule and conduct tours for all events.
- Oversee all phases of the event to ensure it runs smoothly.
- Manage day to day contact with clients (collect signed contracts, collect event insurance, answer questions, set up meetings/consultations, finalize table layout and timeline).
- Manage day of operations for events including set up, staffing, helping clients, tear down, and opening/closing.
- Ensure deposits, payments, final headcounts, event insurance, and all other information is received on time from clients.
- Work with the Banquet Chef to finalize menus and service plans for events.
- Act as the main point of contact for outside vendors for all events.
- Schedule and organize any additional events hosted by Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue.
- Maintain general knowledge of local vendors for music, florals, desserts, and equipment rentals.
- Hire, train, and schedule event staff.
- Maintain event furniture (chairs, tables) and other event equipment as needed.
- Organize and maintain a clean event space and storage areas.
- Be able to explain in detail Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue’s concept and practices to employees and customers.
- Understand all Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue policies and enforce them when necessary.
- Maintain a productive and enjoyable work environment for all staff.
- Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations regarding health, safety and labor requirements.
- Work with Content Manager to create engaging content for Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue.
- Manage event inventory for the bar and dry goods.
- Maintain stock levels and order bar supplies when necessary.
Qualifications
- Excellent time management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Ability to work independently as well as lead, manage, and motivate a team.
- At least two years experience in event management.
- Must be available to work nights and weekends.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Work Location: In person