Events Coordinator

Events Coordinator

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in search of an organized and detailed oriented Events Coordinator to join our team.  This is a great opportunity for a candidate that is looking to take their career to the next level!  We only hire those who are at the top of their game and specialize in the details!  Guests tell us that they love to visit our property, as a place to connect, celebrate and be inspired!  Our teams deliver magic, day in and day out.

Come be a part of history at this Nebraska Landmark! Part of Milwaukee based Marcus Hotels & Resorts, the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln has been serving Nebraska's capital city for nearly 90 years and has evolved as the benchmark for hospitality.

What will you be doing?

• Responsible for the coordination of designated events and the proper communication of details for these events to ensure customer satisfaction and hotel profitability are achieved.
• Proper and timely typing and distribution of group resumes and amenities for/to relevant departments throughout the hotel.
• Responsible for collecting all resumes from Event Managers, scanning and sending out to entire hotel staff with Events Report for same dates.
• Attend in-house meetings as required by your position, including Scrub, weekly Sales/Event team meeting and any other meetings deemed necessary to your position.
• Each week create and distribute reports to appropriate hotel departments such as the current 10-Day report, future 10-Day.
• Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, menu description, banquet facilities, guarantees and seating charts.
• Provide our group guest with excellence to ensure satisfaction and increase repeat business.
• Maintain accurate and organized administrative files.

What you will bring to the role?

• High school diploma or equivalent required, prior hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively handle guest and employee concerns in a friendly and positive manner.  This involves listening to the nature of concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills to include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language.
• Ability to sit, stand and move throughout to perform essential job functions.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, knowledge of Marriott systems including CI/TY is preferred.
• High degree of accuracy and detail orientation.
• Knowledge of food, beverage, Audio Visual, Room Sets and Menu Planning is preferred. 
• Strong multiple – project management skills.

What is in it for you?

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance offered for full time associates following initial waiting period
• 401K for eligible associates following 90 days of employment
• Paid vacation time for eligible associates
• Free employee parking on site
• Free meal during each shift worked
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resort locations & Marriott worldwide locations
• Free/discounted movie tickets at Marcus Theater locations
• Marriott Brand training and development
• Ability to transfer and promote within Marcus Hotels & Resorts

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel/Miller Time Pub & Grill and Marcus Hotels & Resorts are an Equal Opportunity Employer.