Convention Services Coordinator

Showboat Hotel & Island Waterpark

Atlantic City, NJ

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Atlantic City, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago

Summary of Position

The Convention Services Coordinator supports the Convention Services Manager in planning and executing group meetings, conferences, and events within the hotel. This role acts as a key liaison between clients and hotel departments, ensuring all event details are communicated clearly and delivered with a high level of service.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to:

 

Convention Services Manager/General Manager

Supervises:

 

NA

Qualifications and Skills

  • Strong knowledge of hotel departments and event flow
  • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
  • Outstanding communication and guest service skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field preferred
  • 1–3 years of experience in hotel operations, catering, or event services

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all logistical aspects of group events, including meetings, conferences, banquets, and social functions
  • Prepare and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), group resumes, and detailed event documentation
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients for assigned groups, ensuring all requirements are understood and executed
  • Communicate event details to internal departments such as catering, culinary, banquet operations, front office, housekeeping, and audiovisual teams
  • Assist in conducting site tours and pre-convention meetings with clients
  • Monitor event setup, execution, and breakdown to ensure quality standards are met
  • Respond promptly to client requests and resolve issues to maintain guest satisfaction
  • Track changes, updates, and billing information related to group events
  • Maintain accurate records in hotel sales and event management systems
  • Support post-event follow-up, including feedback collection and reconciliation

· Performs other duties as assigned by Convention Services Manager/General Manager.

Showboat Core Values

Demonstrates Showboats core values in the performance of position responsibilities:

1) Friendly Focused – we are committed to creating a fun environment that embraces families and children of all ages.

2) Kindness Focused – we demonstrate kindness in everything we do, seeking to uplift and support all of those around us.

3) Team Spirit – we foster a respectful workplace where team members work together to exceed our guest's expectations.

4) Hearts that Serve – we are driven by a passion to bring joy and happiness to the guests that we serve.

5) Take Ownership – we take full responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes, embracing personal accountability.

Essential Functions

  • The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.
  • The ability to work varying schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business operations dictates
  • The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).
  • The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.
  • The ability to work cooperatively with others.
  • The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
  • The ability to perform several tasks at once.
  • The ability to follow directions or instruction.
  • The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
  • The ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
  • The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.
  • The ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with the hands and arms

Physical Demands

Constantly – occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Frequently – occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hours/day)

Occasionally – occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5 hrs/day)

Not Applicable – activity is not applicable to this occupation.

Physical Demands

Stand

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Walk

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Sit

 

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

X

Not Applicable

Handling/Fingering

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Reach Outward

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Reach Above Shoulder

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Climb

 

Constantly

 

Frequently

X

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Crawl

 

Constantly

X

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Squat or kneel

 

Constantly

X

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Bend

 

Constantly

X

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Lift/Carry

10 lbs. or less

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

11 to 20 lbs.

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

21 to 50 lbs.

 

Constantly

X

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

51 to 100 lbs.

 

Constantly

 

Frequently

X

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Over 100 lbs.

 

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

X

Not Applicable

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less

 

Constantly

X

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

13 to 25 lbs.

 

Constantly

X

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

26 to 40 lbs.

 

Constantly

X

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

41 to 100 lbs.

 

Constantly

X

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Environmental Factors

Extreme Cold (non-weather)

 

Constantly

X

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Extreme Heat (non-weather)

 

Constantly

X

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Loud Noise Level

 

Constantly

 

Frequently

X

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Other

Ability to Read

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Ability to Speak English

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Ability to Understand Verbal Directions

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Ability to Report to Work Regularly

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Ability to Report to Work on Time

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

Ability to Work Safely

X

Constantly

 

Frequently

 

Occasionally

 

Not Applicable

 

About the Company

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Showboat Hotel & Island Waterpark