Arts Hotel Events Lead

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal benefits

Bonus programs

Hotel and dining discounts

Two-for-one movie tickets

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the execution of a diverse range of gatherings, from corporate meetings to weddings and arts openings. You will work across departments to ensure events reflect the hotel’s artistic brand and service standards.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of event management experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with event software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of event management experience in a hotel, venue, or professional setting.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience interpreting and creating BEOs, floor plans, timelines, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of event planning and execution for corporate meetings, weddings, art openings, performances, and social events.
• Partner with clients, sales managers, and vendors to understand needs and turn visions into detailed event plans.
• Develop and manage event timelines, diagrams, BEOs, and on-site logistics.
• Coordinate with the culinary, banquet, AV, and front office teams to ensure flawless event execution.
• Manage event budgets, billing, and post-event reporting.
• Serve as the on-site contact for clients during events, providing hands-on leadership and problem-solving.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Tools

Delphi

Opera

Social Tables

Job description

Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the execution of a diverse range of gatherings, from corporate meetings to weddings and arts openings. You will work across departments to ensure events reflect the hotel’s artistic brand and service standards.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of event management experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with event software.