Strategic Event Coordinator — Planning & Logistics

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating

18 days paid time off per year

Longevity bonus

6 days of paid TERM time

Tuition reimbursement

Florida Retirement System

Wellness programs

Gym access

Job summary

Orange County Government in Orlando seeks an Event Coordinator to plan and manage events at the Orange County Convention Center. You will coordinate event outlines, equipment, vendor relations, and on-site logistics to deliver successful meetings and conferences.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Recreation, or Hospitality Management and experience in convention or event coordination, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Recreation or Hospitality Management and two years of experience in Convention/Event Coordination.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assigned events within the Orange County Convention Center, including event outlines, equipment coordination, monitoring events in progress, customer service and relations, and contractual matters.
• Acts as liaison between users of the Center and the Center's staff.
• Attends planning meetings with clients and their vendors; conducts pre-convention meetings with Center divisions, clients and vendors.
• Collects and manages information to produce an event and creates event documents with schedules and diagrams.
• Enforces Center policies and uses independent judgment in interactions with clients and patrons.
• Reviews lessee contracts to ensure dates, facilities and equipment meet specifications and contractual provisions.
• Manages events in progress to ensure compliance with Center policy and public safety codes.

Skills

Event coordination

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or Recreation or Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

Orange County Government in Orlando seeks an Event Coordinator to plan and manage events at the Orange County Convention Center. You will coordinate event outlines, equipment, vendor relations, and on-site logistics to deliver successful meetings and conferences.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Recreation, or Hospitality Management and experience in convention or event coordination, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.