Event Producer
Ridgewells Catering · Bethesda, MD · 3 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Summary
The Event Producer is responsible for assisting an Event Designer with planning and executing a wide range of events, including corporate meetings, weddings, and galas. They are responsible for maintaining records for and coordinating with multiple client accounts, attending event planning meetings and on-site event management.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Event Designer in planning and coordinating meetings and events
- Act as liaison between clients and various departments/vendors to ensure that client requests are fulfilled
- Enter and maintain accurate event and sales information in event software
- Write complete rendering specifications clearly
- Manage assigned accounts and events
- Attend site-visits, client tastings, and events
- Cookordination with venue staff to ensure that the event runs smoothly and that technical difficulties are resolved
- Aid the Event Designer in achieving monthly sales goals, working with relevant reporting metrics and KPIs
- Perform review of design elements for effectiveness, and attends event installations
- Design, print, cut, and organize events materials to ensure paperwork, digital design files, and renderings are well organized and maintained
- Maintain a good working knowledge of company inventory, menus, and event sites
- Performs other duties associated with the position that are reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A degree in Hospitality/Events Planning preferred
- A minimum of 1-year relevant work experience in event production or project management required
- Hospitality/food service experience preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A keen attention to detail
- Good organizational and coordinating abilities
- Able to multi-task and prioritize assignments in the face of multiple duties/due dates
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Able to work in a team environment and act as a team lead
- Excellent computer software skills including MS Office Suite, MS Publisher, Adobe etc.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K Retirement Plan