Events Manager

Job Posting Title

Events Manager - Lake Murray State Park Lodge

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Lake Murray Resort

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

This position pays $18.27 per hour.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Under general supervision, performs the scheduling and coordinating of all group business at a state lodge large in size (lodges which have 100 rooms or more). Generates sales and provides service to group business for the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

Example of Work Performed

• Coordinates the scheduling of all group business with reservationists, catering, central office and all concerned parties. 
• Directs the functions of a state lodge reservationist desk. 
• Prepares and maintains a group file system involving indexing and cross-indexing groups which have booked reservations previously. 
• Contacts representatives of corporations, government, associations and non-profit organizations through personal contact, telephone and letter. 
• Assigns function sheets to various employees at a state lodge involved with sponsoring a group (i.e., catering personnel, security, recreation, etc); may with contract private industry if needed. 
• Responsible for meeting assigned quotas for dollar revenues generated by group sales. 
• Prepares various reports. 
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Knowledges  and Skills

Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in hotel/motel managerial functions; of employee and public relations; and of sales and marketing.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other; in expressing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; in meeting and dealing successfully with the public and groups; and in understanding and following oral and written instructions.

Education and Experience

Completion of two (2) college courses in the areas of business or public administration, marketing, public relations, hotel/motel management and one (1) year of experience in resort or hotel/motel management; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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