Special Events Apprentice
Houston Astros · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Assist and provide support to the Special Events team, including administrative tasks such as handling event inquiries, scheduling, contracts, event preparation, and follow-up.
- Support the planning and execution of meetings by overseeing the invitations and tracking RSVPs.
- Oversee various smaller events delegated by Director, Events or VP, Events.
- Help manage internal events for departments within the organization.
- Provide on-site support during events, which may include setup and breakdown.
- Participate in meetings and contributing to event strategy discussions.
- Avoid managing the Field Event schedule.
- Draft and process documentation for internal event agreements.
- Learn and help develop proformas for various events produced by the department.
- Offer support during the regular and post-season as needed.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- In pursuit or recent completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing or a related field is preferred.
- Show past interest in Special Events field through previous internships, jobs, or shadowing opportunities.
- Show high level of professionalism with ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
- Show superior attention to detail and deadline orientation.
- Show highly motivated with strong work ethic.
- Show ability to maintain discretion concerning confidential records.
- Show ability to interface with internal and external partners.
- Show proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and Word preferred.
- Show ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
- Show strong written and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- Shown past interest in Special Events field through previous internships, jobs, or shadowing opportunities.
- Show high level of professionalism with ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
- Show superior attention to detail and deadline orientation.
- Show highly motivated with strong work ethic.
- Show ability to maintain discretion concerning confidential records.
- Show ability to interface with internal and external partners.
- Show proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and Word preferred.
- Show ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
- Show strong written and interpersonal skills.
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and Word preferred.
- Show ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
- Show strong written and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
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