Event & Marketing Assistant

Crocker Park is currently seeking a part-time Event & Marketing Assistant to join our dynamic, creative Marketing Department! A successful addition to our team at Stark Enterprises, this employee will have the opportunity to work as well as collaborate on planning and executing an array of events at the Market Square venue, with a focus in public & corporate events. This position will report directly to the Marketing and Event Manager and alongside the VP of Marketing. Working these events will teach the important integration details of Crocker Park’s entire Marketing and Operations departments as a professional entry-level position while working alongside highly talented designers, marketers, and operators. This position will gain exposure to various events and develop the skills that will be the foundation of a career in event planning and marketing. The ideal candidate is someone who is looking to gain exposure and experience in event sales, planning and marketing. This person must be able to do some remote work as well as work in an office.

Responsibilities

Market Square Tasks

• On-Site Contact for events that occur at Market Square in Crocker Park
• Return incoming calls and leads while working events or remotely; provide tours to potential clients
• Assist coordinating and executing all planned events at Market Square
• Ability to call upon and work with potential entertainment for special events
• Collaborate on ideas to improve future events
• Stay organized and on task during event day with timeline, points of contact, etc.
• Photograph elements during the event and wedding to share on social media, future brochures, and promotional materials
• Post events on-line to websites that allow Event Listings to help promote upcoming events
• Work with social media team to manage and post on Market Square social media pages
• Help organize spreadsheets, folders, and documents
• Help identify potential clients

Crocker Park Tasks

• Work with social media team to collect and post images and content for social media and website
• Help manage seasonal hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising of train and guest services associates during the summer, fall and holidays
• Aid in the execution and upkeep of property signage
• Help collect and manage documents for marketing and event activations on property including ensuring legal documents have been properly signed and returned
• Help in collection and tracking of funds for both Crocker Park & Market Square activations
• Be on-site to help execute property-wide events and activations including, but not limited to: Ice Festival, Summer Block Party, Crocker Kids, Food Truck Challenge, Tricks & Treats & Tree lighting, Music in the Park & Movies in the Park
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Currently have or are working towards a Marketing and/or Event Planning Undergraduate College Degree OR with past event planning experience
• Part-time work schedule, primarily evenings and weekends with the possibility of some office hours
• Positive, upbeat, punctual, reliable, eager, and approachable attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities and be detailed oriented
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Photography and Videography skills
• Prior experience with professional social media management a plus
• Follow the dress code. During events, neutral (black, brown, khaki, navy, etc.) and business professional clothing is mandatory. No rips, tears, or holes in clothing.

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