Special Events Manager - MGM National Harbor

National Harbor, Maryland

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:
The Special Events Manager oversees the project management of events including casino marketing, promotions, sponsorship activations, and other events at the property level, as well as supports event directors in project management for cross-property and corporate events. The Special Events Manager oversees junior management and team of coordinators and is a crucial team member who has great flexibility and enthusiasm for a wide variety of projects and events across a number of different environments both inside and outside of MGM Resorts.
 

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Serves as open minded, solution driven and creative project manager through planning, execution and reconciliation stages of event planning. This includes the organizing of production meetings and schedules to coordinate and track progress on items like invitations, décor, audiovisual requirements, convention set-up, staffing, safety and gaming compliance, overall set-up and strike.

• Serves as a liaison and account manager for the management team, all staff, vendors, guests, departments and divisions on all relevant matters and responds to inquiries, researches and resolves problems related to event transactions.

• Provides on-site management of event including ensuring the timing, execution, and challenge resolution that meet the high-level of standards of MGM Resorts International. This also includes the oversight of on-call event staff working to execute on a program, both inside and outside of MGM properties and providing high levels of customer service to all stakeholders.

• Provide financial oversight and daily budget management of assigned events . Ability to project and track expenses for each project, as well as analyze outcomes.

• Serve as daily partner and communicator with event design functions to provide best in class event service offerings and options to internal and external customers. Be able to determine what creative solution and project management entails, but understanding and valuing role clarity in creative partners.

• Support strategic initiatives and seek innovative opportunities for new internal and external clients through the event productions CoE in support of MGM Resorts, Casino Marketing, and all other stakeholders.

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

• At least 2 years of prior relevant experience within events.

• Prior experience creating and executing large and small-scale events preferred.

• Prior management experience preferred.

• Prior brand marketing experience preferred.

• Prior experience working with vendors/external partners preferred.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.

• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.

• Healthcare, financial, and time off benefits (for eligible employees).

• Free meals in our employee dining room.

• Free parking on and off shift.

• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:

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Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is:

$75,600.00 - $100,800.00

This range represents a good faith estimate of the salary range that MGM reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s incentive plan.

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and time off plans. Specific program offerings vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location, employment status, and union membership.

Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!