Description

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

ATTRACTIONS

Global Attractions is a natural progression from Legends 360-degree platform for success. Our unrivaled guest experience and deeply researched sales and planning methodologies give us an edge. Legends currently operates 10+ attractions around the globe. We bring together some of the brightest experiential and attraction masterminds around the globe to ensure each brilliant idea is regionally relevant and destined to dazzle, delight and drive a steady stream of diverse visitors.

• Custom narratives to guide the journey, delivered to deeply engage distinct visitor groups.

• Bold and dramatic design to push the envelope on the physical space and inspire awe and wonder.

• Re-imagined dining experiences to delight local foodies.

• Leading-edge technology and innovation to drive interactivity and create fully immersive experiences.

Legends manages all operations across ticketing, special events, sponsorship food and beverage and retail for Attractions partners.

WELL& by Durst, 151

Well& by Durst, 151 is a constantly evolving experience that supports your wellbeing and fuels your endeavors. It’s a social spot to gather friends and colleagues, and an intimate space to gather your thoughts. Bring a lunch date to sample world-class cuisine or push your ideas further with flawless business services.

THE ROLE

The Catering/Special Event Coordinator is primarily responsible for managing a wide range of support duties related to the daily operations, sales and marketing of Well& by Durst, 151. They should be professional, self-motivated, and positive. The role reports to the Catering/Special Events Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with planning, organizing, and executing events

• Create engaging text, image and video content for all Well& by Durst, 151 social media platforms that sustains readers’ curiosity and creates buzz

• Lead the sales and event execution process for proposals and developments

• Assist in the implementation of RESERVE and continue to monitor client, vendor and menu data

• Create and update event records using RESERVE on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

• Monitor preferred vendor contracts, invoices and payments for all contracted vendor fees

• Work with the catering team and property management to monitor and update insurance documents for new and existing event vendors

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and implement innovative event designs and menu concepts

• Assist in the development of new sales programs and initiatives

• Provide excellent customer service

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year or more of related experience preferable in NYC based special events

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience and/or training

• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

• Strong organizational, writing and communication skills

• Expertise in multiple social media platforms

• Ability to work well with others, comfortable taking initiative and detail oriented

• Desire to be an industry leader

• Excellent customer service skills, display a genuine desire to help people

• Professional image and demeanor

COMPENSATION

$24/hour + a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Office(Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook): Advanced

• Customer Service: Advanced

• Team Work: Advanced

• Communication: Expert

Behaviors

Required

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Experience

Required

• 1-2 year: Time spent in like or similar role