Special Events Coordinator - Aria

MGM Resorts; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentives

Employee discounts

Free meals

Free parking

Health protection

Professional development

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas seeks a Special Events Specialist to help bring memorable experiences to life by coordinating casino events and special experiences for guests.

You will work with internal departments and vendors to plan, execute and evaluate events, create invitations and collateral using Canva or PowerPoint, and support marketing and brand teams to ensure guest delight across all touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years old.
• 2+ years of experience in guest experience or event planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing casino events, creating concepts and collateral.
• Create event invitations and materials using Canva or PowerPoint.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and partners.
• Oversee pre-production, production and post-event activities.
• Coordinate entertainment and talent contracts, bids, and décor.
• Support marketing efforts between Casino Marketing, Events, and brand teams.
• Maintain the Events Center of Excellence standards.
• Update the marketing portal with event details.
• Provide on-site support and solve issues to ensure guest satisfaction.

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

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