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Events and Facilities Rental Coordinator

1 month ago

Chattanooga, United States Chattanooga Zoo Full time

The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for a dynamic Events & Facilities Rental Coordinator with a passion for working with guests and staff to coordinate, plan, and implement events, daytime attendance drivers, and awareness days.

This position is also responsible for oversight on the day of the events, awareness days, and Zoo facilities rentals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS will include planning, coordinating, and oversight of Zoo special events, awareness days, and daytime attendance drivers consistent with the Zoo's mission; oversight and day-of execution for facility rentals; managing supplies and records; soliciting donations and sponsorships for special events; maintaining relationships with vendors, customers and internal staff to successfully facilitate all facets of event management, operations and logistics.

For a complete list of Zoo Crew and departmental roles and responsibilities, please see Full Job Description below.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business management, nonprofit administration, hospitality, or guest experiences related field
  • Two (2) years of experience in event planning and execution
  • Any combination of equivalent education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered
Competencies
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, and a diverse group of vendors and staff
  • Ability to network and develop relationships with new community partners
  • Ability to use creativity and innovation to develop unique programs and events
  • Advanced time management, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Proven proficiency in multi-tasking and problem solving
  • Sincere passion for planning with a growth mindset
Licensing & Certifications
  • Valid Driver's License


Physical Requirements

Light: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a
negligible amount of force to constantly move objects. This position requires sitting or standing for long
periods of time, but also may require movement across Zoo grounds

Physical Environment: This position is generally required to perform work within an office setting and occasionally exposed to
external elements which include heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and extreme weather conditions.

The Friends of the Zoo, Inc (Chattanooga Zoo) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Zoo will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

We are committed to an inclusive environment and value the diverse qualities, perspectives, and experiences of all individuals.

The Chattanooga Zoo has adopted a smoke-free campus to serve as a leader in promoting a healthy workplace and environment.

The Chattanooga Zoo is a member of the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace program. This position requires pre-employment screenings which will include: a drug screen & background check.

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