Special Events Coordinator - Aria

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentives

Discounts on hotel/entertainment

Free meals in employee dining

Free parking

Health & income protection

Professional development

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas invites you to join as a Special Events Specialist to help craft memorable events and experiences for guests. You will work across departments, vendors, and partners to develop concepts, manage invitations and collateral, and ensure flawless event execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating pre- and post-event activities, producing engaging materials with Canva/PowerPoint, and supporting marketing and brand teams to deliver high-impact guest

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience in guest experience or event planning.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing property casino events, including creating concepts and themes and managing invitations and collateral.
• Create engaging invitations, promotional materials, signage, and presentations using Canva or PowerPoint.
• Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, and partners to fulfill event requirements and execution.
• Oversee pre-production, production and post-event activities under the Special Events Manager.
• Coordinate entertainment such as models, emcees, bands, and DJs and manage related contracts and logistics.
• Support marketing efforts and align with Casino Marketing and brand teams.

Skills

Event planning

Guest experience

Tools

Canva

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

As a Special Events Specialist, you will help bring memorable experiences to life by coordinating exciting events and special experiences for our guests. You will collaborate with internal departments, vendors, and event partners to support event planning, logistics, and execution while bringing your creativity to the development of promotional materials and event presentations.

THE STARTING RATE:

$20

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Assist with planning and executing property casino events, to include creating and developing event concepts and themes, managing creative process for Special Event invitations and collateral, and ensuring consistent best practices are applied
• Create engaging event invitations, promotional materials, signage, and presentations using Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, or similar creative tools
• Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, and event partners to coordinate event requirements, setup, and execution
• Coordinate pre-production, production and post-event activities under the direction of the Special Events Manager including overseeing installation, placement, and removal of event related items such as signage, and décor
• Communicate with vendors to coordinate entertainment such as models, emcees, bands, and DJs, talent fees, contracts, bids, photography, gifts, décor, linen, staff uniforms, and transportation
• Provide feedback and traffic event marketing efforts in a timely manner between the Casino Marketing teams, property Special Events teams, and brand marketing and creative services
• Support and implement enterprise-wide standards based on the approved efficiencies of the Events Center of Excellence
• Maintain and update the marketing portal with event details including criteria, schedule of events, prize structure and earning criteria
• Provide on-site event support, troubleshoot unexpected challenges, and help ensure a seamless and memorable guest experience

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience in guest experience or event planning required

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:

https://mgmresorts.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&jobcode=10569

Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW?