Event Planning Coordinator

Dimension-Hospitality,-LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 67,585,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance (HSA available)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with match

Job summary

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Event Planning Coordinator for Grand Hyatt Nashville. The role oversees planning, coordination, and execution of events, liaising with clients and hotel departments to ensure seamless operations and exceptional service.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 2+ years in event coordination. You’ll manage budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-team collaboration to deliver memorable events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in event coordination or hospitality industry.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm and professional in high-stress situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management software (experience with property management systems, Salesforce, or similar software is a plus).
• Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available)
• Company-paid disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with match

Responsibilities

• Manage all event logistics from initial booking through post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate meeting room setups, catering, AV needs, and special requests.
• Communicate with clients to understand goals, provide proposals, and ensure satisfaction.
• Work with external vendors to meet event requirements.
• Assist clients with budgets and track expenses.
• Collaborate with marketing to promote packages and generate leads.
• Coordinate with hotel departments to ensure smooth operations for each event.
• Oversee event setup and breakdown and act as main client contact on event day.
• Collect feedback and address concerns; maintain relationships for future events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office Suite

Event management software

Salesforce

PMS software

Budgeting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Event management software

Microsoft Office Suite

PMS software

Job description

The Event Planning Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of events. This role will work closely with clients to understand their event needs, liaise with hotel departments to ensure seamless event operations, and ensure the highest level of customer service throughout the planning and event execution processes.

HOW YOU’LL SHAPE THE EXPERIENCE & FUTURE

• Manage all event logistics from initial booking through to post-event follow-up. This includes coordinating meeting room setups, catering, audio-visual needs, and special requests.
• Communicate directly with clients to understand event goals and needs. Provide exceptional customer service by answering inquiries, providing event proposals, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Work with external vendors such as caterers, florists, AV technicians, and entertainers to ensure event requirements are met.
• Assist clients in developing event budgets and ensure that all expenses remain within the approved budget. Track and report on event costs.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote event packages, generate leads, and increase hotel visibility for events.
• Work closely with other hotel departments, including front desk, housekeeping, kitchen, and facilities, to ensure smooth operations for each event.
• Oversee event set up and breakdown, ensuring everything is in place and all services are delivered as promised. Act as the point of contact for clients and vendors on the event day.
• Collect feedback from clients after events and assist with addressing any concerns.
• Maintain relationships for future events.
• Other duties as assigned.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of experience in event coordination or hospitality industry.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm and professional in high-stress situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management software (experience with property management systems, Salesforce, or similar software is a plus).
• Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available)
• Company-paid disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with match

Hourly: $21/ Hr

Position Requirements

Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

Category Event Management

Location Grand Hyatt Nashville 229

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Req Number EVE-26-00017

Number of Openings 1

EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

This position is currently accepting applications.