Event Specialist

About the role

A full-time Event Specialist job is available in Woodinville, WA at Chateau Ste. Michelle. This is a full-time, hourly role that is eligible for tips. This position is primarily onsite, with limited remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and concise communication across multiple departments and locations throughout Ste. Michelle including Sales, Marketing, Communications, Guest Services, and external contacts to ensure elevated level of service and experience for all guests.
• Support all phases of event execution, including pre-planning, wine sample ordering and coordination, scheduling, timeline and run-of-show troubleshooting, menu coordination with culinary teams, audio/visual coordination, and other administrative tasks as assigned by department leadership.
• Aid the Consumer Events and Concerts Manager with projects and operational needs related to concert season and internal requests, taking on various support roles as required.
• Plan and execute the internal SMWE VIP concert experience end-to-end, including logistics, guest flow, hospitality standards, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the events team to assist in planning and executing consumer-facing events, contributing to event concepts, logistics, and on-site management.
• Execute against monthly private event sales goals, maintaining awareness of revenue targets and actively supporting efforts to drive private and corporate event bookings.
• Act as the internal point of contact for onsite brand activations, media events and sales tradeshows, coordinating logistics and ensuring brand standards are upheld.
• Provide on-site event leadership, including vendor coordination, guest engagement, problem-solving, and real-time adjustments to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Hospitality Management, Communications, or related field.
• Two (2) or more years of administrative support role experience preferably in hospitality, with event planning experience strongly preferred.
• MUST have MAST 12 Class Permit and Food Handler’s Permit.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and MS Visio.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent and overlapping deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Professional demeanor with ability to work effectively with international partners, customers and all-levels of internal personnel.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong follow-up and clear, professional communication.
• Experience with calendar management and coordinating meetings.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Compensation

Your compensation is $23.50 - 30.54 per hour based upon relevant experience. At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits

We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce. Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription – eligible on date of hire for full-time employees. Paid Vacation & Holidays. 401(k) with Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution. Employee Wine Discounts.

Culture

We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level. We Care: We put people first – our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities. We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can’t accomplish – together – and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.