An Event Planner coordinates promotional sales events, professional meetings and family events. Works with clients, develops event plans and budgets, finds appropriate sites, contracts for services and supplies, coordinates with on-site staff, oversees finances and assists during an event.
Hourly, Non-Exempt Legends / ASMGlobal, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for Part Time Event Staff at the Shreveport Convention Center. The Event Staff performs various duties in connection with scheduled events.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as ticket taker and/or usher distributing programs and escorting patrons to their appropriate seats. Assist with last-minute pre-event needs, such as setting up, decorating, finding materials, etc. Provide special accommodation for wheelchairs and other physically handicapped patrons, senior citizens, students and groups. Act as a parking attendant, directing traffic, and watching over lot to ensure security. During day-to-day operations, provide information and assisting visitors and patrons. Work extended or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrate exceptional skills in customer relations, communications and problem solving. Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment. Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in oral and written form. Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative. High School diploma or GED and one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Legends / ASMGlobal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. VEVRRA Federal Contractor. Applicants that need reasonable accommodation may contact Yvonne M Young Human Resource Manager 318-841-4000 ASM Global/Shreveport Convention Center 400 Caddo St. Shreveport, LA 71166-1774
