Special Events Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Downtown

Sophia Lee

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Description

Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience


Tasks:


  • Promote conference and meeting services or special events
  • Develop and monitor emergency security plans
  • Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
  • Prepare, present and manage budgets
  • Review bids and negotiate costs
  • Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multimedia equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
  • Administer revenues and expenditures and assist in preparing financial reports
  • Coordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
  • Coordinate setups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
  • Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
  • Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multimedia equipment
  • Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
  • Plan schedules, goals and objectives
  • Develop registration systems and information materials
  • Plan for VIP arrangements
  • Plan for social events and guest programs
  • Organize and manage buffets and banquets
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations
  • Identify and solicit potential clients
  • Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
  • Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Attention to detail
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Fastpaced environment

Personal suitability:


  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Team player

Long term benefits:


  • Group insurance benefits
  • Other benefits
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week

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