Event Coordinator

Event Coordinator

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Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation:

To coordinate assigned small events within the facilities operated by the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) and provide administrative support to Event Manager(s). This is a Safety-Sensitive Job for Purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment. This position is considered Essential Personnel under the LRCVB Inclement weather policy.

Essential Functions:

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities:

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Hotel Management, Marketing, Public Administration, or related field and one (1) year of administrative/professional-level work experience in a hospitality facility to include a hotel, convention center, stadium, public assembly/event facility or other related facility/industry. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Additional requirements:

• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must possess Standard First Aid and Community CPR/AED certification or other certifications which incorporate Standard First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR, within six (6) months of employment, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.

This position may require one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: drug and alcohol screening, or background investigation. Disclaimer: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements:

• Online applications only
• Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
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• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.