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    Event Coordinator - Louisville, United States - Churchill Downs Incorporated

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    ** Event Coordinator (Seasonal Job)**

    **Job Category****:** Customer Service **Requisition Number****:** EVENT006510 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

    **Description**

    Come be a part of Derby 148

    These roles will start in March and end in July.

    **SUMMARY**

    Provides coordination and support for events on both race-days and non-race days at Churchill Downs Racetrack (CDRT). Event coordinators contribute to the planning, preparation, and execution of The Kentucky Derby and Spring Race Meet. In addition to race-day responsibilities, Event Coordinators work with various special event cliental. These events can include, but are not limited to: weddings, internal trainings, corporate retreats, evening receptions, etc.

    **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

    Duties include, but are not limited to:

    Working cross-departmentally to understand event needs (sales, marketing, community relations, ticketing, etc.) and facility policies

    Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients and vendors

    Creating custom Banquet Event Orders (BEO) which detail:

    + Facility needs

    + Food and beverage packages

    + Event timeline

    + Staffing needs

    Creating custom diagrams for approx. 35 event rooms

    Assisting team members on event days

    Responding to day-of requests in a prompt manner

    Promoting and providing exceptional customer service

    Evaluating guest issues related to pricing, overcrowding, ticket discrepancies, seat locations, etc.

    Ensuring courteous, professional, sincere, and responsive communications with all customers

    Completing clerical and administrative tasks as necessary

    Performing light physical work required to set up events. Extensive walking is typically required

    Perform other related duties as assigned

    **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**No supervisory responsibilities

    **EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE**

    High School Diploma required-College degree preferred

    People oriented, able to multi-task, be organized, motivated and detail focused

    Prior interaction with the public and/or working knowledge of the horse racing industry preferred

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software

    **WORKING CONDITIONS**

    This work is performed in a business office setting within a sports and entertainment facility. Events often take place outside of traditional business hours, on weekends, and the occasional holiday. Some areas of the facility may be noisy and subject to changing weather conditions. Churchill Downs Racetrack spans 1.5 million square feet. The ability to move swiftly throughout the facility and stand for long periods of time is necessary.

    **PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS**

    Dynamic personality and ability to positively address challenging situations

    Positive attitude and energy

    Strong organizational skills

    Exceptional at communicating, both verbally and written

    Ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment

    Customer service minded

    Excellent time-management skills

    Ability to multi-task and develop strong professional relationships in all aspects of the position

    Previous experience working in an entertainment / sporting facility, or a similar environment

    Ability to create and communicate ideas / vision for various events

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