Assistant Director - Special Events

Company Description
Job Description
The Special Events Assistant Director(s) will directly report to the Vice President of Special Events providing support on all Special Events.
Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Vice President to plan, coordinate and implement all Casino and Resort events
• Responsible for overseeing all of events, programs and communications
• Assist Vice President in overseeing ticketed venues and overall ticket management process for various venues including T-Mobile, Allegiant, Sphere, Las Vegas Ballpark, etc.
• Work with Creative Services and Casino Marketing to maintain invite status, drop calendars and deadlines
• Creating and managing the annual budgets and actual expenses
• Maintain Special Events calendar, convention space and weekly schedule
• Create Special Event Handbooks for new employees
• Create new employee orientation department schedule
• Assisting the Vice President with special projects as assigned
• Creating and managing the schedules of the Special Events Managers, Assistant Managers, and Specialists
• Coaching and offering performance reviews of the Special Events Managers, Assistant Managers, and Specialists
• Develops terms and conditions for events and helps to manage legal submission status reports
• Distribute accurate reports to various departments
• Manages vendor contracts and vendor renewals
• Researches and develops event ideas and executions
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Vice President
• Will be required to assist in the overall Management of all types of events including:
• Table Games, Poker, Slot Tournaments, Golf Tournaments, Resort Events, Employee Services, Community Relations, Executive events, etc.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• A minimum of three years of experience management in event planning is required.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a luxury Casino and/ or Resort is preferred.
• Work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime
• Ensure confidentiality of all casino information
• Detail-oriented and ability of all casino information
• Requires advanced proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word Excel and PowerPoint)
• Candidates must be able to handle a high-pressure environment
• Requires the highest degree of communication skills
• The ability to read, write and speak English is required
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude while working under pressure, meeting
• deadlines and dealing effectively with guests, management, team members and outside contacts

Additional Information
Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws confidential according to EEO guidelines.