• Corporate Events Coordinator

    Hy-Vee Food Stores (West Des Moines, IA)


    Additional Considerations (if any):

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    At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

    Job Description:

    Job Title: Events Coordinator

     

    FLSA: Exempt

     

    General Function

     

    The Events Coordinator assists in planning and organizing events on behalf of the Hy-Vee corporate office. In addition, they focus on all internal service, department and award events, assuring the highest quality of programs.

     

    Core Competencies

     

    + Partnerships

    + Growth mindset

    + Results oriented

    + Customer focused

    + Professionalism

     

    Reporting Relations

     

    Accountable and Reports to: Assistant Vice President, Special Events

     

    Positions that Report to you: None

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Responsible for planning, logistics, coordinating, and implementing various company-wide events in accordance with financial and time restraints

    + Research vendors and venues

    + Coordinate and compile information for various company awards

    + Responsible for the retirement program, planning and coordinating celebration events and gifts

    + Assists in scheduling, planning and implementing the corporate calendar of events

    + Track expenses related to event

    + Performs other job-related duties and special projects as needed

    + Reports to work when scheduled and on time

     

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

     

    + Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company

    + Ability to work a variable work schedule

    + Excellent communication proficiency - verbal, written, and interpersonal

    + Organizational and multi-tasking skills

    + Highly organized and systematic thinker

    + Ability to work independently, lead a team, and work well in a team capacity

    + Must be able to project a professional manner and appearance, and communicate effectively with clients, staff and the general public

    + Computer proficiency: E-mail, Excel, Word, Outlook

    + Knowledgeable of standard office equipment and programs, including calculator, telephone, copier, fax, and PC with Microsoft Office programs

     

    Education and Experience

     

    Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College preferred; Two to three years related experience and/or hospitality management or public relations; or equivalent combination of education and experience

    Physical Requirements

    + Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near and far range with or without correction, normal depth perceptions

    + Must be physically able to perform medium work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 50 pounds, and frequent standing and walking

    + Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions

     

    Working Conditions

     

    The duties of this position are performed primarily in a general office setting, with frequent work at other venues. There is constant pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day.

     

    Contacts

     

    Has daily contact with store and office personnel, suppliers/vendor/venues and the general public

     

    Confidentiality

     

    Has access to confidential programs, including employee records, and other various company information

     

    Are you ready to smile, apply today.

     

    Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.