Job Title : Special Events Coordinator- Part Time
Department : Marketing
Property : Horseshoe Southern Indiana
Shift : Varies
Status : Part-Time

Harrah's Entertainment means winning. And it's our employees who make that winning experience possible for our guests. So it's only natural that we would reward our people with excellent compensation and benefits, as well as outstanding opportunities for professional growth.

For the best careers in the hotel and casino industry, you just can't beat our winning combination. With an unmatched record of success and a commitment to the highest standards of business integrity, we're able to offer exceptional individuals more opportunities for challenge and growth. And, as part of Harrah's Entertainment, you'll enjoy all of the advantages that come from working with the premier industry leader.
Horseshoe Southern Indiana is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. As the world's largest riverboat casino with over 90,000 sf of gaming action, we're located just 20 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky and situated in Elizabeth, Indiana (Harrison County). The property is just 10 minutes south of New Albany, Indiana on Hwy 111.

Job Description:
Job Summary:
Responsible for the coordination and communication of various productions, entertainment and special events.

Qualifications:
* College degree in Marketing, Business, or similar field preferred.
* Minimum of 1-2 years Casino experience preferred.
* Excellent communication skills, oral and written, a must.
* Proficient with computers and applicable software, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Ability to multi-task under time constraints.
* Detail oriented, critical thinking and problem-solving skills a must.
* Must have well-developed interpersonal skills and be a team-player.

Essential Job Functions:
* Maintains calendar of all scheduled entertainment and special events and ensures files are in order and contain the proper information.
* Becomes knowledgeable and stays up-to-date on the property and all facilities in order to assist guests with directions, information, promotions, events and emergency situations.
* Coordinates various productions with emphasis on script development, production and maintaining professionalism in the work place.
* Assures effective communications are maintained within areas of responsibility by informing employees of plans and progress and conducting employee discussion sessions at regular intervals.
* Within areas of responsibility, resolves problems that may occur. Communicates resolution to Special Events Supervisor.
* Coordinates approved events with emphasis on quality, as well as remaining within budgetary guidelines.
* Participates in and monitors events overall. Ensures objectives are being met.
* Maintains open communication between departments and coordinates departmental roles in events.
* Compiles updates and monitors various financial reports. Explains discrepancies to supervisor.
* Assists Special Events Supervisor in the preparation of submissions required by the Indiana Gaming Commission concerning special events.
* Assists with operations of major special events, as necessary.

Qualifications:
Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands:
* Must be able to work independently.
* Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time (minimum of 4 hours).
* Must be fluent and literate in English.
* Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions, when handling conflicts.
* Must be able to maneuver throughout all areas of the property and the ability to maneuver from floor to floor, either by stairways (minimum of 20 steps) or escalator.
* Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, push, pull, as well as lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
* Responds to visual and aural cues.
* Must have the manual dexterity to operate a computer and other necessary office equipment.
* Must be able to tolerate various external temperatures and weather conditions; 100 degrees plus during summer events and outings and 50 degrees or less during winter events and outings.
* Must be able to tolerate areas containing second hand smoke, dust, loud noises and bright lights.
* Must be able to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain a gaming license from the Indiana Gaming Commission.

Harrah's reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

'GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH' -- Stick with Harrah's and you can go places. Just climb aboard the most progressive career building system in the industry and hold on as Harrah's Entertainment helps you get where you want to be. With programs such as referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, 401-k, company-wide internal transfer opportunities, you'll have every opportunity to turn your job at Harrah's into something more.

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