Programing and Partnerships Operations Coordinator Full Time NEW

About the Role

Under the direction of the Programming & Partnerships Manager, the Programming & Partnerships Operations Coordinator is responsible for operational needs that pertain to special events, partnership activations and signature experiences. This job requires an enthusiastic individual who has a passion for events and the outdoors. This candidate must possess great communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to meet tight deadlines.  This job comes with a varying schedule that, at times, requires long, odd hours on nights and weekends in all seasons.

Position Functions/Areas of Responsibility

• Execution of event, activation, and signature experience setup, show and teardown.

• Internal and external communication with vendors, third parties, and inter-resort departments to meet operational needs.

• Work with P&P Manager to develop event plans that are operationally functional and safe for all employees and participants.

• Arrange “Banquet Event Orders” for event needs as they pertain to food & beverage, A/V, seating, tables and tents.

• Play integral part in the 10-week Oktoberfest festival including the site build, vendor management, “Greeter” management, signage, ground maintenance and teardown.

• Assist P&P Manger in booking music & entertainers for events, food & beverage outlets and partner activations.

• Organize and maintain P&P storage areas and inventory on a consistent basis.

• Travel outside resort to pick up equipment, supplies, tools and signage from Snowbird warehouse and third parties when necessary.

• Manage Subaru vehicle fleet including cleaning, arranging repairs and swapping tires.

• Work with P&P Manger to develop recaps of events, activations and signature experiences and determine ways to improve.

• Assist Marketing Team members with elements of the overall marketing strategy as they pertain to P&P.

Interactions:

Frequent contact with guests

Direct and continuous contact with co-workers, management, and other departments.

Must have the ability to interact at any time with guests and other employees in a pleasant manner and maintain good working relationships with others and all departments at Snowbird.

Education & Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor’s Degree required

Minimum 1-2 years of events, marketing, partnerships work experience. Event experience required.

Specific Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age

Valid Driver License with clean MVR

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong work ethic, growth mindset, positive attitude and collaborative spirit.

• Capable of learning on the fly, thinking quickly and making decisions in tough situations.

• Intuitive when it comes to problem solving and meeting new challenges; not easily frustrated.

• A passion for the outdoors, events, programming, and partnerships and how they can be utilized to elevate the guest experience.

• Ability to foster relationships regardless of personality or stature and maintain high level of professionalism regardless of situation.

• Willing to work in a physical, dynamic environment in a variety of weather conditions.

• Priority to provide fun opportunities for guests and employees with safety as a top priority

• Experience in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel

• Good written and excellent verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

• Advanced skier or snowboarder

Working Conditions

Work Schedule:

Shifts vary, may be early morning or late evening, most weekends, holidays, depending on business levels.

Mental:

-  Must be prepared to stay overnight if necessary on occasional times of road closures.
-  May experience unusual stress from high business volumes, deadlines, continual work with public, winter conditions, snow night requirements and commuting to/from Snowbird.

Physical:

-  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
-  Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
-  Must demonstrate ability to bend, kneel, handle, reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions.
-  Work is outdoors and requires constant exposure to cold and other extreme weather conditions.