Hotel Sales Manager Needed

Sales Manager needed for a beautiful hotel in the Norfolk/Chesapeake area. This is a hotel that is doing well in its market share. The base salary is $42-$48,000 plus wonderful benefits and a good bonus plan.

Please send your resume today, to:

ecarr@snellinghospitality.com

http://www.snellinghospitality.com/

Destination Management Internship with GEP Philly

About GEP Philly

At GEP Philly, we specialize in the design and management of group events. Our services include airport meet & greet, group tours, spouse programs, entertainment, themed receptions and dinners, team building programs and complete VIP services for corporations, associations, incentive travel and non-profit institutions. We operate out of our headquarters location in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, and maintain a satellite on-site office at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel.

If you would like more information about the internship (including contact information), please CLICK HERE.

Event Planning/Tradeshow Internships Available

Digest Tradeshow Management is seeking full-time temporary Event Planning Interns for their October 19-22nd Limousine Digest Tradeshow at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ.

Learn more about Event Management at this tradeshow working directly with a Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) and earn credits toward your event planning certificate program, where applicable.

Job Description:

• registration of attendees,
• greeting attendees,
• directing guests to proper event rooms,
• verifying credentials on tradeshow floor,
• monitoring educational sessions,
• pre-event set-up of three night time parties,
• event management during parties,
• silent auction coordination at fund-raiser
• various other tasks as assigned by Show Director or Show Manager.

Requirments:

• Full time availability,
• strong organizational ability,
• communication skills,
• data entry,
• presentation skills

At least sixteen (16) positions are available for October 19-22, 2008. Interns will be provided with most meals, a Per Diem rate stipend, and shared rooms during their internship.

If interested, please contact:

Megan Kline, CSEP
Show Director
29 Fostertown Road
Medford, NJ 08055
1-888-546-6344 ext. 251
609-975-2223 cell phone
megan@LimoShow.com

Harry’s Savoy Grill & Ballroom - Now Hiring!

NOW HIRING!!

Ballroom/Event Captain

Are you serious about HOSPITALITY? And exceeding the guests’ expectations? Then come be your best with our award-winning team!!!!!

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director of Special Events with the complete coordination of service to all ballroom and off-premise events in accordance with Harry’s established standards to ensure successful execution. Exceeds the guest’s expectations and Harry’s expectations of high quality of service and continuously improving that quality of service.
  
• Responsible for supervising and training ballroom and event service and set-up staff. Greets guests prior to the onset of the event and is present throughout its duration to assist in areas where needed. Continually directs and assists staff during the entire event to ensure that all details are carried out according to the guest’s specifications. Periodically checks with the guests to ensure satisfaction with the event and to responds to any additional requests.

Experience:

• Ballroom, off-premise event and/or restaurant experience required. Experience in various phases of ballroom and event operation preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
  
• Must posses a general knowledge of food & beverage and computers.
  
• Must be guest focused and service oriented.

Harry’s is a GREAT PLACE TO WORK!!!!

http://www.harrys-savoy.com/

Offering great benefits, flexible schedule, ongoing training and education and growth opportunities.

DON’T DELAY – SUBMIT YOUR RESUME NOW to:

Nicole Stepaniak–Director of Human Resources

e-mail nicole@harrys-savoy.com

fax: 302-475-9990

phone: 302-475-3000

orApply in person: 2020 Naamans Road Wilmington, DE 19810

Hyatt Regency Washington Available Positions

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Hyatt Regency Washington
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20001

Management Positions,
Assistant Banquet/CS Manager,
Assistant Executive Steward,
Associate Director of Catering,
Associate Director of Sales,
Catering Manager,
Pastry Supervisor,
Sales Manager

Internship and Job Opportunities available at PCMA Career Center

I know many of you are searching for jobs and internships for the summer. Please be sure to visit the PCMA Career Center by clicking here in order to check out new postings.

This website is updated constantly, so be sure to check back for new job listings!As internships are passed along to me, I will also be posting them on the blog. All internships are posted here and on a seperate blog that I have made for only job opportunities: http://gppcmainternshipsandjobs.blogspot.com/

Many of these internships are still available, so please apply!

Another place to search for jobs and internships is on the Meetings Industry Forum (MI Forum) located here: http://groups.google.com/group/MiForum . The MI Forum is a good resource for discussion between current industry professionals and prospective professionals. Many times I come across great opportunites listed here.

If you have any questions, or would like someone to look at your resume, please email me at gppcmastudents@gmail.com

Thanks!

Belinda Keota
Meeting Manager
Produce Marketing Association

Student Development Chair
Greater Philadelphia Chapter of PCMA

Conference Coordinator/ Conference Registrat Position in NY

The International Baccalaureate (http://www.ibo.org/) is a non-profit educational organization offering curriculum and assessment worldwide. IB is a recognized leader in the field of international education. IB Programmes encourage students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens.

The North American regional office of International Baccalaureate provides a wide range of services to IB World Schools and to prospective schools that are interested in our programs. In addition, IB North America offers a full array of professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators throughout the year.

The IB North American regional office of International Baccalaureate currently located in New York, NY is looking for a:

Conference Coordinator / Conference Registrar Band Level 8 = $33,000 - $37,400

Prospective and authorized schools that wish to offer the IB Programmes must send faculty to professional training workshops. The conference coordinator will liaise with hotels, vendors, programme staff, faculty and delegates to plan the logistics of teacher training workshops.

The position will also have the overall responsibility for processing a school’s request for enrollment in IB North America workshops.

The Conference Coordinator / Conference Registrar is responsible for:

• Responsible for all communications with faculty leaders and staff for upcoming IB North America workshops
• Creating and maintaining accurate workshop reports, volunteer database, and other workshop related documents while coordinating the logistics for 4 – 6 workshops annually
• Provide workshop leaders with appropriate material for their subject session
• Provide exceptional customer service onsite to workshop participants, faculty leaders and staff
• Financial responsibility for accurately processing all invoices and expense claim forms from faculty leaders related to workshops
• Act as a support system for conference registrar during peak registration periods

Requirements:

• A combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required for the position
• Meeting planning experience desirable
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel and database)
• High level of organizational and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in using standard office equipment
• Ability to work independently and as part as a dedicated team
• Must have a flexible work schedule and be willing to work extended hours
  

Application Process:

Please submit a curriculum vitae/resume with a cover letter outlining your interest in, salary requirements and qualifications for, this particular post to:

Human Resources Department
International Baccalaureate North America
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 240
New York, NY 10115

E-mail: ibnahr@ibo.org
**INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED

Office Administrator/ Event Planner in Wilmington, Delaware

The Committee of 100

The Committee of 100 is a business organization that promotes responsible economic development and addresses issues which affect Delaware’s economic health. Membership includes both small and large businesses, firms, and organizations representing a diverse range of professions including banking, law, engineering, architecture, advertising, accounting, development, insurance, construction, printing, transportation, real estate, utilities, medical institutions, and retail.

The Committee of 100’s mission is to keep Delaware’s economy healthy. A healthy economy not only benefits member businesses, but also, enables the community to more effectively address quality-of-life issues such as education, the environment, health care, public safety, housing, transportation, recreation, the arts, and social services. The committee of 100 has, since 1967, monitored the City, County, and State to bring expertise and a balanced perspective to address issues which could impact Delaware’s economic health and quality of life.

Office Administrator/Event Planner Position

The Committee of 100 is seeking a person with excellent organizational, administrative, and writing skills, event planning experience, and technology expertise to serve as Office Administrator/Event Planner. The Office Administrator/Event Planner will support and report to the Executive Director.

Office Administrator Duties

As Office Administrator, this person will be responsible for the management of the office and support of the Executive Director. Responsibilities include monitoring the work of the Administrative Assistant; writing letters, minutes, and reports; reviewing records, including membership, financial, and administrative data; negotiating vendor contracts; managing office equipment and systems, printed materials and the website, the Scholarship process and sponsorship programs.

Event Planner Duties

As Event Planner, this person will be responsible for providing office management of the Annual Dinner Auction, including meeting with and supporting the Dinner Auction Committee; monitoring records; writing letters; workgin with vendors; managing printed materials and the PowerPoint presentation; identifying, obtaining, tracking, storing, and delivering items; managing the setup, event, and followup. The Event Planner will also be responsible for identifying and managing additional fund-raising events.

Candidate Requirements

The Office Administrator/Event Planner must possess excellent organizational, administrative, and writing skills; event-planning experience; and technical expertise, including knowledge of WordPerfect, Word, Excel, and the ability to quickly learn and become adept at utilizing new software applications and new technology. Knowledge of QuickBooks and PowerPoint a plus. As the Committee of 100 is a membership organization, the Office Administrator/Event Planner must interact well with people.

If you are interested in this position, please contact:

The Committee of 100
704 King Street
Suite 512
P.O Box 512
Wilmington, Delaware 19899
Phone: 302-654-6115
Fax: 302-654-1556
http://www.committeeof100.com/

Internship with GEP Philly

About GEP Philly:

At GEP Philly, we specialize in the design and management of group events. Our services include airport meet & greet, group tours, spouse programs, entertainment, themed receptions and dinners, team building programs and complete VIP services for corporations, associations, incentive travel and non-profit institutions. We operate out of our headquarters location in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, and maintain two satellite on-site offices at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel and Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

As a professional DMC and member of ADME - the Association of Destination Management Executives - we possess extensive local knowledge and resources, and are experts in the venues and services available for group activities. We partner with our clients to achieve their business objectives by incorporating the most exciting locations and elements that reflect the distinct character of Philadelphia.

Primary Objective of Position:
Support the GEP Philly team by providing assistance in the areas of sales, project development, operations and administration to gain a better understanding of what a Destination Management Company does.

Sales:
- Assist sales department with marketing campaigns – addressing gifts to recipients, deliver gifts to hotels
- Assist sales team for site visits. Order vehicle, script out timeline and venue information
- Research companies/conventions for leads
- Help package and prepare Fed Ex proposals
- Help sales reps in hotels with projects
- Updating databases and maintain lists for holiday cards
- Re-stock give-away items
- Assist with PDF’ing word files for clients

Project Development:
- Assist in securing space and services for client proposals
- Research new products, venues, themes and ideas for proposals
- Data entry into ACT! & WebDMC systems for current vendors and clients
- Custom label CD’s for popular entertainment options we send to clients
- Assist in the creation of GEP presentations, including Award Submissions and Special proposals for clients

Operations:
- Organize the internal tabs and information for the part time staff binders
- Assist Operations Managers with organizing part time staff uniforms, nametags, signage and binders prior to a program
- Updating Part time Staff Contact Information in Database
- Re-stock client gift items such as coffee mugs, gift cards, etc.
- Assist with reserving Part Time Staff for specific dates and times
- Running program related errands (picking up rental cell phones, uniforms at dry cleaners, printed materials, etc.)
- Assist with packaging and shipping of Client Thank you gifts
- Shadow Ops Manager on larger programs when necessary


Administration/General:
- Ladies in the Biz—coordinate a meeting and location, negotiate specials, send out evite list, etc for one evening event
- Administrative duties including ordering office supplies, filing, copying, faxing, data entry, mailing and running errands.
- Organize part-time staff refresh meetings (organize, maintain RSVP list, get food, nametags)
- Help track vendor referrals
- Organize back closet; order shelves, hooks, etc to display
- Assist administration manager with issues with telephones, cell phones, fax machine, Xerox machine, computer problems, printers, email

If you are interested in this position, please contact:

Tricia Kornutik
Finance & Administration Manager
GEP Philly
The Phoenix Building
1600 Arch Street ~ Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel:267-514-2626
Fax:267-514-2728
Email: tkornutik@gepphilly.com
www.gepphilly.com

Convention Coordinator - Summer Intern Position

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) seeks a college student for the summer in preparation for the annual convention.

Compensation is $12.00 per hour.

The non-profit membership organization offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in event planning and conference management. Duties may include registration, event orders, credentials and other duties as they arise. This position will work with the meetings department and be involved in many aspects of the planning and coordination process for our annual convention of approximately 2,500 attendees.

The position will be part-time from late May through June 30th for 15 – 20 hours a week. The position will continue on a fulltime basis (37.5 hours per week) from July to mid- August. Start/end dates and work schedules are flexible.

Responsibilities include:

1) Routine tasks (50%)
o Assist with registration convention inquiries, works with Member Records and Member Service Center on registration, answering and responding registration phone and email inquires; registration troubleshooting.
o Enters data into database for credentials and flag ceremony, assists in organizing notebooks and information.

2) Event planning (50%)
o Assists with banquet event orders, including food and beverage, audio visual, room setups etc for opening reception, exhibit hall events, NAIFA internal events, and other convention functions.
o Provide photocopy, fax, and email support

Qualifications:

The right individual is someone who has good communication and writing skills; is detailed oriented; has good computer skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, excellent customer service skills. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access. Students with major in hospitality/hotel or interest preferred.

Process:
Send a cover letter and resume to recruiter@naifa.org. Please include: your start date and approximate end date. State “Convention Coordinator - Summer Position” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please.
o Job location is Falls Church, VA (metro accessible)
o Compensation: $12.00 per hour
o This is at a non-profit organization
o This is an temporary job
o Please, no phone calls about this job