Events & Promotions Planner - Quick Hire

Boston Catering & Events; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in New Haven, CT seeks an Events & Promotions Planner to design, develop and execute consumer engagement strategies and private events across multiple channels. You will oversee campaigns from concept to completion and coordinate with internal teams, agencies, and partners to deliver high-impact promotions.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in event management within gaming/hospitality, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with casino

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in event management or gaming/hospitality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with casino management systems (GHS/ACSC) and MS Office; public speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute consumer engagement strategies and private events across channels (digital, print, social, email, postal).
• Coordinate promotional activities with internal departments, agencies, partners and sponsors.
• Oversee all stages of event management from concept to completion for diverse events.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, evaluation and measurement of promotions.
• Schedule and lead events staff; negotiate contracts; ensure regulatory and legal compliance.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

GHS

ACSC

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

# Events & Promotions Planner - Quick Hire!Mohegan Sun · New Haven, Connecticut · Posted 3 days agoFull-Time Apply Now Share:## About this roleMohegan Sun is a renowned entertainment and gaming complex located in Uncasville, Connecticut, distinguished by its vibrant casino, diverse dining options, luxury hotel accommodations, and expansive event spaces. Operating as a full-service resort and casino within the gaming and hospitality industry, Mohegan Sun prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences through innovative entertainment, distinctive amenities, and a commitment to excellence. With a respected presence in the region and a strong emphasis on community involvement and cultural initiatives, the establishment supports a dynamic team-oriented atmosphere that encourages professional growth and advancement.The Events & Promotions Planner role at Mohegan Sun presents a remarkable opportunity for an experienced professional to join a dedicated team driving the design, development, and execution of consumer engagement strategies and private events. This full-time position requires a proactive individual responsible for managing marketing campaigns executed across multiple channels including digital, print, social media, paid media, email, and postal mail. Key responsibilities encompass coordinating promotional activities with internal departments, external agencies, corporate partners, and promotional sponsors. The Planner ensures consistent communication strategies across advertising, direct mail, and online platforms while overseeing all stages of event management—from concept through completion—for a variety of events such as slot and table game tournaments, giveaways, tier events, charitable and community occasions, Asian marketing events, and meet-and-greet sessions.The role demands a high degree of organizational skill to establish internal controls and enforce departmental policies related to promotional initiatives. This includes budget management, forecasting, evaluation, and measurement of promotional effectiveness. The Planner is also tasked with scheduling and leading the events and promotions staff, managing all aspects of event design, coordinating product orders with the purchasing team, and preserving confidentiality regarding marketing programs and guest information. Adherence to regulatory and tribal gaming commission standards is imperative.Additional duties involve assisting in project tracking and monthly analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance for promotions, creating promotion-related communications, negotiating event contracts, and working closely with the legal and public events teams. Ideal candidates are expected to possess a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, alongside at least three years of supervisory experience in event management or the gaming/hospitality sector. Superior communication, organizational, and time management abilities are essential, as is familiarity with casino management systems like GHS and ACSC, as well as Microsoft Office products. Public speaking skills and professional interaction with customers round out the required capabilities.Mohegan Sun offers a stimulating work environment with extensive career development potential for individuals eager to contribute meaningfully to the resort’s vibrant events portfolio. This position serves as an excellent platform to gain broad industry experience while working in a collaborative setting with talented colleagues dedicated to exemplary service standards and innovative event solutions.bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related fieldthree years of supervisory experience in the day-to-day operations of a multi-facets event management firm or in the gaming/hospitality industryexcellent written and verbal communication skillsexcellent organizational and time management skillsbasic understanding of ghs, acsc casino management system, and sharepointintermediate knowledge of word, excel and outlookmust be capable to interacting with the public in a highly professional manner, including public speakingin lieu of the above, a minimum five years of supervisory experience in a high volume, complex casino environment