Event Coordinator

About the role

Make unforgettable events happen! Do you love bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and making every detail count? Arc Herkimer is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and customer-focused Event Coordinator to bring weddings, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, banquets, and special celebrations to life at the MV Golf & Kucerak Event Center!

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee events from the first client meeting to the final cleanup.
• Create exceptional guest experiences while managing event details, schedules, vendors, menus, and setup.
• Lead, schedule, train, and motivate staff to deliver outstanding service.
• Build client and community relationships while promoting our venue and generating new business.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, cash reconciliation, and event budgets.
• Oversee daily operations while ensuring compliance with safety standards, licensing requirements, and NYS Liquor Authority regulations.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales, grow revenue, and make our venue a go-to destination for memorable events.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred.
• At least one year of event coordination experience required.
• Three years of restaurant, bar, or banquet experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and customer service skills.
• An Arc Herkimer‑approvable driver’s license.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Opportunities for professional development through mentorship, insight to management, webinars, and more
• Employee discounts at various local businesses
• VERY generous PTO program with unlimited rollover – accrual increases with longevity
• Sick bank
• Free counseling services
• Emergency fund assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as many other great benefits

Pay

$80,000 per year

Schedule

Flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends as events require.