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Experience Kissimmee is currently recruiting a Senior Event Planner. This role will provide meeting and event planning services as a part of the Event Management Team, who plans and executes events for all Experience Kissimmee departments. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities and leading the event planning and execution while being accountable for the entire event lifecycle of planning, implementing, and reconciling.

This senior event planner will telecommute and work some days at Experience Kissimmee’s office in Celebration and some days from home.  In addition, attending in-person meetings and events will be required at various locations throughout Kissimmee and Osceola County; therefore, candidates are expected to live in Central Florida. Possession of a valid Florida’s driver’s license and a clean 3-year motor vehicle report is required.

Below are the responsibilities of the position.

  • Collaborate with internal teams on event strategy and execution. Make recommendations as to the hosting feasibility of the event.
  • Research and report creative event options, off-site venues, speakers, theme ideas and entertainment based on program format, stakeholder input and budget.
  • Manage the event life cycle which can include concept, briefing/debriefing key stakeholders, cost analysis, invitations, vendor selection, contract negotiations, onsite support, accommodations, amenities, food and beverage, transportation, and post event follow-up.
  • Create and maintain event budget. Must be fiscally responsible to ensure proper use of resources. Provide final budget analysis post event.
  • Negotiate best rates with event venues, hotels, caterers, and other professional service providers.
  • Handle aspects of high-profile events and/or events with greater contractual/service requirements as requested by the Director.
  • Must be familiar with the Central Florida area and vendors in order to match the needs of the business.
  • Determine potential event funding/sponsorship levels based on standardized formulas and determine return on investment.  Work with department admin/coordinator to process the appropriate paperwork, agreements, and financial requirements and establish a budget for the event.
  • Provide FAM planning support to internal departments upon request.
  • Work with Director to analyze event operations and budgets. Help establish success metrics and identify opportunities for improvement and/or efficiencies.
  • Manage multiple timelines successfully in a collaborate environment.
  • Cultivate and foster external relationships (industry partners, professional service providers, venues, hotel, etc.)
  • Provide onsite event support, registration management (when needed) and overall event execution.
  • Work with the Director to establish, communicate and train the team on departmental procedures and processes.  This includes planning process, budgeting, database utilization, etc.
  • Monitor industry trends as they relate to servicing events, event planner, and attendee needs.
  •  Report on ongoing event progress frequently to director. Provide comprehensive reports and presentations on event results and department performance.
  •  Uphold Experience Kissimmee’s brand integrity in all facets of planning and execution of events.

 

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Meeting and Event Planning or Hospitality related field and a minimum of five to seven years of proven experience in event or meeting planning managing several aspects to include F&B, Audio Visual and transportation. Trade Show Experience is a plus.
  • Proficient in MS Office suite, especially Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • CMP designation is preferred.
  • Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of meetings and event services program development, administration, and delivery, as well as the objectives and ideals of meetings and events, with understanding of activities applicable to a demographically and culturally diverse community.
  • Ability to effectively lead a group of team members/volunteers engaged in carrying out public/private meetings and events functions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with event planners, departmental staff, supervisors, and the general public.
  • Requires strong customer relations skills, communication skills, both verbal and written, organizational skills, both analytical and problem solving, and the ability to work with confidential documents.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and achieve deadlines under pressure.
  • Must be a self-motivated, team player with high energy and a great attitude.
  • Ability to travel off-site or out-of-office locations within the United States.
     

While the senior event planner does not have any positions reporting directly to it, this position is responsible for onsite event management of the event planners, event coordinators and vendors as assigned.

Qualified applicants should submit a resume to the Director of Human Resources, at [email protected].

Experience Kissimmee provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability/handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.  

Experience Kissimmee complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This EEO policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.