Event Planning Lead

EVENT PLANNING LEAD

Hyatt Regency Hyatt Regency Crystal City US - VA - Arlington

CATERING/EVENT PLANNING

Entry Level Manager Full-time Hourly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Req ID:

ARL001607

Summary The Event Planning Lead supports the Sales and Events teams by coordinating and administering the processes that ensure meetings, events, and group business are planned and executed smoothly. Serving as a key point of contact between clients, sales leadership, and hotel departments, this role supports the booking lifecycle, prepares and manages event documentation, and facilitates clear internalmunication while delivering service aligned with Hyatt standards. This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining contracts, proposals, correspondence, and meeting documentation, as well as accurately entering and tracking group and event details in Envision Sales systems. The Event Planning Lead supports meetings from initial booking through execution by preparing and distributing banquet event orders (BEOs), group resumes, and internalmunications, and by coordinating details with hotel operating departments including Banquets, Culinary, Front Office, AV, and Housekeeping. This position will work with Association, Government, Corporate, and Social clients, among others. The role also manages client and internal inquiries, assists with site inspections and pre-con meetings, supports sales and events reporting, and maintainsanized files, calendars, and records to ensure all information is accurate, timely, and inpliance with hotel standards.

Pay Rate:

$26 Per Hour We offer excellent benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt Hotels 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to 4%) Paid Time Off including new child leave! Highlypetitive salaries and incentives Tuition Reimbursement Training programs Complimentary Employee Meals Employee Stock Purchase Plan Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more Qualifications Previous experience in hotel sales, meetings, events, or hospitality coordination preferred Stronganizational skills with high attention to detail Excellent written and verbalmunication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Envision Sales or similar systems preferred Strong customer service orientation aligned with Hyatt values