Coordinator - Hosting Venues

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This is an entry level, full time and hourly position.  Shifts may fluctuate to coincide with our busy summer tournament and non-tournament event schedule.

REQUIREMENTS

-   Minimum 1 year industry experience, including food & beverage, event planning, client relations.

-   Understand logistics and strategic planning of events.

-   Ability to adapt, multi-task, work independently while contributing to the team goals.

-   Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work under pressure while meeting short term deadlines.

-   Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe PageMaker database an asset.

-   Valid Class 5 license, own reliable transportation (there is no transit service to Spruce Meadows) and certification in Alberta Server Intervention Program. Conflict Resolution Training also an asset.

-   Horse/Sport knowledge is an asset 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-   The accurate set up and execution of all meetings and special events in accordance with company standards.

-   Administrative tasks related to all events.

-   Coordinating skybox operations, reporting accurate sponsor, supplier, support and internal communications. Duties also include stocking, inventory management and client relations in our skyboxes.

-   Ensuring database information and files are current.

-   Communicating all logistical information for event execution to our catering staff, event sources staff, suppliers, etc. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

-   Maintain appropriate uniform dress code (uniform provided by Spruce Meadows for tournaments).

-   Meet physical demands required to maintain venue operation.

-   Willing and able to work weekends and evenings - long shifts should be anticipated.

RESUME

If you would be interested in joining our team, please email your resume to:

email resume with subject line reading:
Resume for Coordinator - Hosting Venues

Or you can drop it off in person to:

Mr. Tyler Osborn

Spruce Meadows - Hosting Venues

Meadowview Building,

18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW

Calgary, Alberta

or Fax to: (403) 974-4266

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only the successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls accepted.

The Meadowview Building is located at Spruce Meadows - follow the signs to Spruce Meadows, enter via the main gate into Spruce Meadows off of Spruce Meadows Way and the Meadowview Building is the second building on the left. Office is open from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Directions to Spruce Meadows.