Assistant Event Coordinator

**Company Overview**
Widder Station Golf, Grill &
Tap House is seeking anEvent Coordinator and assistants for our continuous growth in various event categories. Widder Station is a beautifully manicured 18 hole golf course, event facility, restaurant and tap house. Widder Flats is a highly active destination for weddings, golf tournaments, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events and live entertainment. The new Widder Flats is a rustic setting with wood timber beams, modelling a Western streetscape with a large catering kitchen and experienced chefs. This 10,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility is perfect for weddings and multi-use events and occasions.
**Job Overview**
We are looking for a successful and enthusiastic Event Coordinator to produce events from conception through to completion and assist in all golf events. The Event Coordinator responsibilities include providing outstanding customer service and organizing memorable events that meet quality expectations.
Event Coordinator Responsibilities
- Event planning, design and production within time limits
- Working with new and existing clients to identify their needs and ensure customer satisfaction
- Organizing facilities and details such as golf, decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc.
**Responsibilities**
- Event planning, design and production while managing all project delivery elements within time limits
- Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction
- Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals
- Provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders
- Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality
- Organize facilities and manage all event details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc.
- Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations
- Specify staff requirements and coordinate their activities
- Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day
- Conduct pre
- and post - event evaluations and report on outcomes
- Research market, identify event opportunities and generate interest
**Requirements**:
- Proven experience as an events coordinator or organizer
- Impressive portfolio of previously managed events (weddings, golf tournaments, meetings, parties, corporate events)
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Sales skills and ability to build productive business relationships
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Smart Serve
- Food Handler Certificate
- Food, beverage serving, and bartending experience an asset
- MS Office proficiency
- Willing to submit references from previous clients
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**:
$40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Extended health care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thedford, ON:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Event:
1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person