Catering & Events Coordinator — Private & Corporate

Longwood University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to San Diego Zoo and SD

Family Passes

Complimentary Tickets

Free Parking at Zoo & Safari Park

Local and In-House Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance seeks a Catering Sales Coordinator to organize private catered events at the Zoo, Safari Park, and offsite venues. You will coordinate logistics, vendors, and budgets while delivering outstanding customer service.

You will build partnerships with local vendors and health authorities, ensuring seamless event execution. Onsite support for day-of events, May 1, 2027, with potential additional nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in event planning and coordination.
• Experience with weddings, corporate, and social events.
• Experience with food, beverage, sales or marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate private catered events including site inspections and staffing plans.
• Develop and coordinate logistics with vendors and authorities; track expenses and revenue.
• Cultivate client relationships to drive event revenue and ensure satisfaction with partnerships.
• Create event orders and planner for internal/external communications to ensure successful execution.
• Track deposits, guarantees, and tickets; manage vendor contracts and pricing.
• Direct staff and volunteers at events; ensure top-level customer service.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Customer service

Communication

Budgeting

Health department liaison

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ReServe Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance seeks a Catering Sales Coordinator to organize private catered events at the Zoo, Safari Park, and offsite venues. You will coordinate logistics, vendors, and budgets while delivering outstanding customer service.

You will build partnerships with local vendors and health authorities, ensuring seamless event execution. Onsite support for day-of events, May 1, 2027, with potential additional nights and weekends.