ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - CASINO SPECIAL EVENTS Job Details | The Venetian Las Vegas

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director - Special Events is to oversee the planning and execution of all casino special events, including efficiently managing daily operations.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and The Venetian Resort’s policies, practices, and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to support marketing and event strategy and development.
• Create, manage, and track of department and event budgets and expenses, including monthly P&L.
• Ensures fact sheet for all special events used to communicate event details are distributed internally and externally.
• Manages Special Events Department Team including scheduling, recruiting, and hiring.
• Secures event space and manages all Special Events space blocks in EBMS.
• Creates and updates departmental standard operating procedures.
• Ensures Special Events operations complies with current departmental and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures Special Events operations adheres to all guidelines as required by departments such as Gaming, Compliance, Accounting, and Procurement.
• Safety is an essential function of this job.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Company Standards of Conduct

All The Venetian Resort Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 21 years of age.
• Proof of authorization/eligibility to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s Degree or substantial relevant work experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Alcohol Awareness Card, Nevada Gaming Control Board registration and any other certification or license, as required by law or policy. 
• 7+ years of special events management experience required.
• Previous experience with casino events at a major resort/casino preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with guests and other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to:

• Lift or carry 20 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks, as assigned.
• Physically access all areas of the property and drive areas with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Maintain composure under pressure and consistently meet deadlines with internal and external customers and contacts.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with guests, management, other team members, and outside contacts.
• Ability for prolonged periods of time to walk, stand, stretch, bend, and kneel.
• Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, dust, and cigarette smoke.