Event Coordinator: Sales‑Driven Event Planning & Execution

Happy Day Catering; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Dental insurance

Job summary

Happy Day Catering is seeking an Event Coordinator to join our Lewiston team. You will work with the Catering Sales & Events Director to sell, plan, and execute parties and events, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, reliable, personable, and flexible in hours, with catering/event production exposure. The role is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, with an hourly wage plus a share of commission and gratuity at events.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required. Previous sales experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Able to learn complex computer programs.
• Must be at least 20 years old for driving insurance purposes.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Food safety certifications within 14 days of hire.
• MAST recommended.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones, taking event information, and following up with clients by phone or email.
• Meet with potential clients to help create a vision for their event.
• Creating and maintaining event folders and other paper materials related to events.
• Working with back-of-house staff to ensure all contracted materials are event-ready.
• Helping to set up, serve, execute, and coordinate staff at events.
• Actively seeking sales and networking opportunities to meet business goals.
• Assisting in any other areas needed to ensure the smooth operation of events.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Education

WA State Food Handler Card

Idaho Food Safety Exam

MAST permit (recommended)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Happy Day Catering is seeking an Event Coordinator to join our Lewiston team. You will work with the Catering Sales & Events Director to sell, plan, and execute parties and events, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, reliable, personable, and flexible in hours, with catering/event production exposure. The role is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, with an hourly wage plus a share of commission and gratuity at events.