The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is looking for the full-time position of Meetings and Special Events Associate for our busy Events Department.

Job Summary:

To actively participate in all aspects of the coordination and implementation of the events department with responsibilities emphasis on the bar operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively market and book the museum facilities Tour potential clients.
• Answer and inform potential clients via telephone and make follow up calls
• Compose accurate contracts for client’s events.
• Create adult group tour paperwork and schedule on calendar and with caterer
• Market and outreach museum facilities to potential clients
• Meet with clients to review and coordinate event details
• Schedule and conduct final meeting
• Create contracts, receive deposits, and payments
• Oversee scheduled events Check all event spaces before event begins confirming discussed layout
• Produce weekly event packet and distribute to necessary departments
• Run wedding rehearsals
• Oversee bar operations as assigned
• Assist in scheduling bartenders and police detail
• Assist in placing orders for bar
• Make sure the Liquor
• Room stays neat and bar equipment is clean
• Provide bar bank
• Update corporate contacts list Update photos of event spaces
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications Minimum:

• Two years event planning experience required
• B.A. degree preferred
• Strong attention to detail and strong computer and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for long periods while on site at events
• Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays

Email resume and cover letter to: csmith@mightyeighth.org or mail to Special Events Associate Search, P.O. Box 1992, Savannah, GA 31402. No phone calls please. The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is an Equal Opportunity Employers