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Bridgewater State College

Event Planner

Bridgewater, MA · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

... UE) planning team coordinates campus events and provides customer service for meetings and ... The EP position does include night and weekend (N&W) coverage which is generally picked at the ...

Foxfruit

Entry Level Event Coordinator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$3.8K - $4.4K/hr

Introduction We are seeking an organized and enthusiastic Entry Level Event Coordinator to assist ... Responsibilities * Assist with planning and coordinating events, meetings, and promotional ...

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Seasonal Weekend Event Helper

Farmingdale, NY · On-site

$17.25 - $17.50/hr

Weekend Event Helper- Seasonal Must be at least 18 years old Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm Estimated ... Honest Qualifications: * Entry level position; no prior experience required * Safely use tools and ...

Forest Home

Event Planner

Forest Falls, CA

$20 - $21/hr

Walks guests through the entire event planning process with detailing that can include, but is not ... Able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends. * Be a self-starter. * Excellent people ...

MGN Foundation

Entry Level Event Assistant

Bon Air, VA · On-site

$35K - $55K/yr

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Entry-Level Event Assistant to join our dynamic event ... Event Planning & Execution: Assist with organizing and executing live events, ensuring smooth setup ...

Forest Home

Event Planner

Forest Falls, CA · On-site

Walks guests through the entire event planning process with detailing that can include, but is not ... Able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends. * Be a self-starter. * Excellent people ...

Forest Home

Event Planner

Forest Falls, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Walks guests through the entire event planning process with detailing that can include, but is not ... Able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends. * Be a self-starter. * Excellent people ...

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Event Planner

Service Corporation International

Santa Ana, CA

$16.50 - $20/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Service Corporation International rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 8 rated funeral services

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Responsible for planning and implementing detailed events within a few days. Plans, schedules resources and vendors, and implements event plans supporting funeral services, visitation, and receptions in accordance with the family’s wishes and contract. Communicates instructions, expectations, budgets, and deadlines to vendors and support staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Event Planning

  • Plans Events by reviewing contract and discussing with Funeral Director for clarification
  • Schedules internal resources including but not limited to facility space adequate for event size, equipment, tables, chairs, podiums, decorations, vehicles, drivers, and Attendants
  • Contacts and schedules vendors communicating expectations, budget, and timeline
  • Manages Services Arrangements implementation (visitation, funeral, reception, or graveside) per contractual arrangements
  • Obtains and inspects vendor products and addresses issues
  • Communicates instructions to support staff for set-up, work assignments during events, and clean-up
  • Working along with support staff, also sets-up arrangements and may assist with event support
  • Available during events to resolve issues
  • Responsible for events to meet or exceed the family’s wishes
  • Performs a variety of event planning duties such as ordering of memorabilia, stationary, scanning photos, coordinating the development of electronic presentations, music, or drafting obituaries

Administration

  • Working with Corporate Products, sources local vendors for catering, flowers, and other local service products
  • Obtains pricing and ensures inspections are compliant and business practices are in good standing
  • Develops catering menus
  • Collaborating with Corporate Products follows guidance for vendor contract & pricing approval
  • Maintains vendor Key Performance Indicators and metrics regarding contract compliance
  • Develops and maintains Event Playbook including event plans, KPIs, and lessons learned
  • Documents areas for improvement and reviews with manager to implement enhancements
  • Additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • Associates degree in hospitality, event planning, or related discipline required.  Two (2) years of event planning experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 

Experience

  • At least one (1) year event planning or catering experience is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Computer literate and proficient with MS Office
  • Ability to use proprietary software in the administration of responsibilities

Work conditions

Work Environment

  • Work is primarily indoors, also includes working outdoors during all seasons and weather
  • Professional attire required when in contact with families

Work Postures

  • Frequent continuous period of time sitting or standing up to 6 hours per day
  • frequently climbing stairs to access buildings

Work Physical Demands

  • Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Work Hours

  • Flexibility of availability is a requirement
  • Standards hours include nights and weekends, when the majority of Services occur
  • Typically, less than 20 hours a week is worked M-F and some weekends 8am-5pm
  • Limited amount of local and/or multiple location travel required

#SCI

Compensation:

Salary: $16.50/hr.- $20.00/hr.

An individual’s pay within the scale is based on several factors that may include one or more of the following: background, skills, relevant experience, performance, education and work location.

Benefits: Part-time associates working an average 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k

Postal Code: 92705Category (Portal Searching): Administration and ClericalJob Location: US-CA - Santa Ana

Company Description

Life’s not about a job, it’s about purpose.
Do you love sales? Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you want to make a difference with your work?
We’re looking for a sales professional to join our dynamic team! We put people first and value integrity and attention to detail in our work. We’ll change everything you ever thought about working in the funeral services industry. This isn’t your typical job—and we’re not your typical company!
Our Sales Professionals enjoy:
• Unlimited Income Potential - with a competitive commissioned incentive package
• Stability – a recession-resistant, human centered business
• Brand recognition – Our Dignity Memorial® is the North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.
• Company-Provided Leads - we use the world’s #1 lead-management system and other best-in-
class technology platforms
• Ongoing training
• Advancement opportunities
We think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:
“At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.”
BETTER HEALTH:
Wellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.
BETTER WEALTH:
We are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.
BETTER SELF:
We encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.
BETTER COMMUNITY:
Our Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.
Compensation: $40,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)
Note: Eligibility requirements apply.
SCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
For any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to SCI.jobs@sci-us.com.

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