Overview
Event Coordinator, Administrative/Clerical Jobs in Lexington, Kentucky, USA at Commonwealth of Kentucky
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 40.0 HR/WK
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Horse Park
Location
4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
Description
The Kentucky Horse Park is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Event Coordinator. The chosen candidate’s primary responsibility will be to assist with equine and non-equine events at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Event Coordinator will assist clients before, during and after events to ensure a successful event.
Located within minutes of downtown Lexington, KY, the Kentucky Horse Park is a 1,224-acre working horse farm, equine theme park, and internationally-renowned equine competition facility. Founded in 1978, the Park is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and attracts more than 800,000 visitors from around the world annually. The Park also boasts a 260-site campground and is home to the International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian affiliate.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of event management, customer service andconflict resolutionskills.
Key Responsibilities:
Effectively communicate with current and potential clients regarding event needs
Ensure client needs are met by coordinating with event, food restrictions – caterer, food trucks and other park staff
Physically work events; typically, nights and weekends
Create accurate billing information for approval
Other duties as assigned
Preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Quick Books experience is a plus
Must be able to multi-task and solve complex issues quickly and effectively
Must be able to work effectively with other departments
Experience in the horse industry is a plus, but not a requirement
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have two years of business or administrative experience, one year must have been in scheduling and coordinating shows or events.
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EDUCATION:Business or administrative experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):If employed in the Kentucky Department of Parks or the Kentucky Horse Park, must be twenty years and one day of age at time of employment. If employed in the Kentucky Department of Parks or the Kentucky Horse Park, must obtain S.T.A.R. (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) certification from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within six months of employment.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title typically work long hours with daily exposure to dirt and noise.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Louise Gillam lam or .
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Title: Event Coordinator, Administrative/Clerical
Company: Commonwealth of Kentucky
Location: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical
