Banquet Event Manager

Licking & Knox Goodwill; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid Life

403B

Job summary

Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc. in Newark, OH seeks a Regular Full-Time Management professional to coordinate events, lead staff, and deliver excellent service at campground venues. The role requires strong planning, organizational, and customer-service skills.

The candidate must have an HS diploma, Ohio driver’s license, pass a background check, knowledge of bartending and liquor laws, and SERV Safe Manager certification (may be obtained after employment). Includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to meet driving standards.
• Pass pre-employment background check and drug test including THC.
• Knowledge of bartending and liquor laws.
• SERV Safe Manager Certification (May be obtained after employment).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand event requirements and preferences.
• Supervise and participate in setup, service, and breakdown of events, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Manage lead and motivate staff.
• Resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during events or reservations.
• Provide customer service to campground guests.
• Ensure events and park follow all health and safety regulations.
• Manage campground staff and park operations.

Skills

Event planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Staff training

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SERV Safe Manager Certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

REGULAR FULL TIME Management Newark, OH, US

Salary: $45,000.00 Annually

For Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc.

Salary: $45,000 per year plus monetary incentives for meeting sales goals.

Availability: Position requires availability for 1 st and 2 nd shift.

A Successful applicant will...

• Have experience in event planning
• Have strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with a cell phone
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy training staff
• Have the ability to stay calm under pressure

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand their event requirements and preferences.
• Supervise and participate in the setup, service, and breakdown of events, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Manage lead and motivate staff.
• Resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during events or reservations.
• Provide customer service to campground guests.
• Ensure events and park follow all health and safety regulations.
• Manage campground staff and park operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to meet driving standards.
• Pass pre-employment background check and drug test including THC
• Knowledge of bartending and liquor laws.
• SERV Safe Manager Certification. (May be obtained after employment ).

Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid Life, 403B

GROVE-09

10/19/2026-11/21/2026

EOE/AA/NGS/VET/Disability

Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc. provides training, employment, and support services to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.