Event Associate Jobs in Durant, OK (NOW HIRING)

Onsite | Monday-Friday| 8:00 AM - 4:30PM | Labor Day Required 

Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Event Coordinator oversees all aspects of tribal, business, and health services events from planning to execution to reporting.  Organizational and departmental standards are implemented and adhered to as part of plans, communications, and execution while meeting client needs and expectations.

Primary Tasks:

1. Develop comprehensive event proposals, event plans and backup plans. 

2. Manage event execution, including all pre-event planning details, welcoming guests, directing event setup and tear down, communicate with staff, and organize vendors.

3. Problem-solve the many aspects of assigned events during all phases - planning to execution - with levelheadedness and professionalism.

4. Work with appropriate personnel to ensure event details are marketed and communicated to the right audience at the right time in an effective way. 

5. Lead an assigned Labor Day event such as external vendor relations, associate access, signage, etc. 

6. Communicate event details within all Communications departments and key stakeholders in a timely manner and maintain project tasks in appropriate software.

7. Recruit event personnel and assign leads; maintain contact list and coordinate with each area lead providing clear expectations and instructions to execute a seamless event.

8. Delegate event planning tasks to other staff members when necessary. 

9. Report event details in the appropriate report template in a timely manner including areas for improvement.

10. Other duties may be assigned. 

Requirements:

• Associate degree in hospitality, tourism,  related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ability to obtain Certified Special Event Planner (CSEP) certification within one year of hire date.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

CVENT, Social Tables, Workfront, or comparable project management software skills

• Ability to manage projects while working with internal and external clients and leadership to ensure processes are properly managed and decisions are made in a timely manner.
• Must be reliable, coachable, and organized while providing creative event solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present event ideas, plans, and strategy to leadership.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Travel required.
• Two plus (2+) years' experience in event or project management

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program
• (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
• Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
• Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

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• Associate degree in hospitality, tourism,  related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ability to obtain Certified Special Event Planner (CSEP) certification within one year of hire date.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

CVENT, Social Tables, Workfront, or comparable project management software skills

• Ability to manage projects while working with internal and external clients and leadership to ensure processes are properly managed and decisions are made in a timely manner.
• Must be reliable, coachable, and organized while providing creative event solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present event ideas, plans, and strategy to leadership.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Travel required.
• Two plus (2+) years' experience in event or project management

1. Develop comprehensive event proposals, event plans and backup plans. 

2. Manage event execution, including all pre-event planning details, welcoming guests, directing event setup and tear down, communicate with staff, and organize vendors.

3. Problem-solve the many aspects of assigned events during all phases - planning to execution - with levelheadedness and professionalism.

4. Work with appropriate personnel to ensure event details are marketed and communicated to the right audience at the right time in an effective way. 

5. Lead an assigned Labor Day event such as external vendor relations, associate access, signage, etc. 

6. Communicate event details within all Communications departments and key stakeholders in a timely manner and maintain project tasks in appropriate software.

7. Recruit event personnel and assign leads; maintain contact list and coordinate with each area lead providing clear expectations and instructions to execute a seamless event.

8. Delegate event planning tasks to other staff members when necessary. 

9. Report event details in the appropriate report template in a timely manner including areas for improvement.

10. Other duties may be assigned.