Why work for us?
Working for the Colorado Chautauqua is your opportunity to be involved with one of the most beloved institutions in Boulder, Colorado. The Colorado Chautauqua, voted Best Historic and Cultural Place in America, is a regional hub for the best in arts and entertainment, offers unique lodging for spirited travelers, and is one of only 25 National Historic Landmarks in the state. Be part of the team that makes it all happen while also preserving, sustaining, and caring for this amazing community asset!
Here's your opportunity!
CCA is looking for a versatile and well-organized Wedding & Social Events Manager. A customer-centric event professional with a warm, can-do attitude and incredible attention to detail. As Wedding & Social Events Manager, you will be responsible for selling, booking, and managing all aspects of the planning and detailing process for all social events, from contract conversion to final billing and post-event follow-up. You will work closely with CCA’s Sales team, catering provider, third-party planners, and a variety of approved vendors to execute events that meet/exceed client expectations and develop trusted relationships with CCA operations teams to ensure client objectives are met while successfully balancing the capabilities of the operation.
Necessary Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 3 plus years in wedding and social event sales and planning in a hospitality setting. Nonprofit a plus.
- Excellent grammar and writing skills
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Maestro software experience a plus
Necessary Behavioral Traits and Attitudes
- Acute attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen well
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment
- Team player with strong customer service skills
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships (internal and external)
- Ability to work in an open workspace environment
- Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends
Designation: Full-time, benefited position.
Starting Salary: $56,000 to 58,000 annually
Benefits include: Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal time, health, dental, vision, group life, short and long term disability
To apply, please visit the career page on our website www.chautauqua.com for full position description and instructions for submitting your resume. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Wedding/Social Event Sales & Planning: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person