Hospitality & Events Specialist - PT

At Noble, we believe the health of soil, plants, animals, and humans is one and indivisible. We believe in rebuilding healthy soils and helping producers maintain a strong bottom line. Through these two actions, we can transform degraded grazing lands across the United States, benefiting the environment and society as a whole.

Our focus is to help farmers and ranchers apply regenerative ranching principles to the nation's 654 million acres of grazing lands. This monumental undertaking requires thousands of producers across the U.S. to overcome significant barriers and change their current practices to work with nature, not against it.

Our Hospitality team plays an integral role in supporting the organization's mission by providing best-in-class services for all guests, ensuring a great experience. Each of our employees contributes to the work that is crucial for us to gather the information necessary for farmers and ranchers to triumph over the barriers and ultimately benefit all of society through their efforts. We live to find new ways to communicate usable information so farmers and ranchers can leave their land better at sunset than at sunrise.

So, do you want to join us? We are looking for a part-time Hospitality and Events Specialist

As a hospitality and events specialist, you will be responsible for guest management and assisting with daily lodge operations by providing administrative, meeting and event support. You will also assist with planning, organizing, and executing all institutional and special Noble events. The work you do can play a part in making a difference in a producer's operation, their life and the society that depends on them.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in hospitality, with knowledge of guest services, catering standards, and creating exceptional experiences for all guests.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, for liaising with guests, vendors, and internal teams.
• Problem solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges or needs and implement solutions timely.
• Ability to plan and coordinate events, managing end-to-end logistics and collaborating effectively across departments when necessary.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn, staying informed about industry trends and best practices while pursuing ongoing professional growth.
• A passion for Noble's mission, recognizing the impact of the role and how it supports the success of the organization.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing guest lodging operations
  • Assisting with reservations, addressing complaints and ensuring overall guest satisfaction. Hosting visitors and overseeing guest lodging facilities during overnight and weekend hours.
  • Registering guests and handling meal services including pick-ups, deliveries, drop-offs, set-ups and clean-ups.
  • Utilizing multiple software applications including reservations, the lock system, and work orders. Reporting and taking necessary actions of maintenance issues, executing operating procedures and securing the facilities to ensure safety of guests and staff.
• Providing administrative support
  • Performing administrative support duties for the team. Generating routine correspondence, budgets, reports and spreadsheets upon request. Organizing and maintaining electronic and paper files/records as appropriate.
  • Answering and screening telephone calls, taking messages, providing information or redirecting calls as appropriate. Receiving and directing guests.
  • Assisting with tracking expenses and processing payments, ensuring the department operates efficiently within its budget constraints.
• Supporting meetings and events
  • Assisting with meetings conducted at the Noble Retreat Center, including setting up necessary equipment and providing and serving requested refreshments. Assisting with event setup to ensure all event details are organized and executed seamlessly.
  • Planning and coordinating various Noble events, which may include evenings and weekends. Assist with event setup/clean up and run errands as needed.
  • Conducting post-event reviews, gathering feedback and preparing detailed reports.

We will:

• Teach you. We will support you with professional development opportunities that will hone your skills and grow you professionally.
• Support you. We're committed to building solutions for each other in addition to our stakeholders. Our team members make time to help, provide solutions, and remove roadblocks with regular collaboration across groups, regardless of where our office is. We are empowered and equipped with the tools that allow us to connect, to be intentional and to grow together.
• Include you. We come from different parts of the globe and from different walks of life, but we share the vision of our founder, Lloyd Noble, to improve the land for the benefit of all society. Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and diverse. We want to be a part of your story and you to help write part of ours. Your perspective and experiences are invaluable. Come grow with us
• Provide you. We offer competitive salary and benefits, including multiple options for health and retirement plans, employee wellness program, employee recognition program, and onsite wellness center. In addition, we have a flexible working environment and organizational support for community involvement and volunteering.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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