Entertainment Coordinator The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation - 2.7 Corona, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $23 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Vendor relationship building Microsoft Excel Interpersonal skills Volunteer management Customer service Spreadsheets Event planning Schedule management Team management Productivity software Full Job Description What we are looking for : Do you have experience in event planning? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are a leading entertainment company based in California, known for hosting unforgettable anime events and conventions. We are seeking talented Event Planning Coordinators to join our dynamic team and bring your creativity to life in the world of anime fandom. Purpose of this

Role:

The ideal Event Planning Coordinator is a team player who liaises with internal and external key stakeholders during the event planning process to execute key deliverables and ensure projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget.

Experience:

2+ year's event planning experience . Bilingual in Japanese is a plus.

Essential Functions:

The major areas of responsibility include: Handle the day-to-day administration and coordination of several SPJA events, Responsible for all aspects of event planning - including but not limited to, vendor relationships, contract administration, volunteer recruitment and issues resolution. Uphold the company's mission and core values with every event. Book venues, schedule guests, and manage the full cycle of contract management. Participate in the development of original content for our events. Frame up new ideas for approval of senior management. Serve as point of contact for all day-to-day communication with third party vendors, industry partners and sponsors. Helps create operational budgets. Keep budgets and timelines under control. Identifies different staffing solutions for events. Provides onboarding training for respective departments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired:

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field Minimum 2 years event planning experience Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must Bilingual in Japanese is a plus Professional certification such as CaPM is desirable but not required Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset Understanding of financials, budget, forecast, variance, and related reports Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and online software programs No commitments to other conventions Must be able to perform required tasks and manage staff at conventions away from SPJA office Respect for anime, Japanese culture and its lifestyle, and familiarity with fandom communities is a plus

Physical Demands & Work Environment :

The duties of this position are normally performed indoors in a business/office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud during events and minimal during non-event times . During the convention, this individual must have the ability to stand/walk for up to four hours at a time as there is constant walking required during the convention. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Ability to lift and handle packages up to 30 lbs. in weight.

Compensation:

Pay is based on qualifications and experience. SPJA offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA accounts; 401(k) plan with employer matching; 12 paid holidays and Paid time off.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (H1B, etc.) what are your minimum hourly pay requirements?

Experience:

Event planning: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Corona, CA 92878 (Required)

Work Location:

In person