Job Summary:

As an Event Coordinator, you will support the Event Managers in the planning and execution of events and assigned projects. You will help manage all aspects of an event by performing complex project support.

You will report to the a member of the Event management team.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the event process and DPEP functional responsibilities.
• Work on budgets.
• Help support events, while working with the Event Manager, as assigned.
• Schedule all project team meetings and executive updates while managing deliverables.
• Facilitate all walk-through coordination and logistics elements.
• Manage the coordination and production of event elements such as collateral, contracts, room blocks, communication, and purchase orders.
• Manage all project team timelines and milestones.
• Ensure assigned events' documentation and project work is completed.
• Ensure all aspects of individual events are communicated to cast and partners.
• Can manage a smaller scale event within the financial guidelines outlined, or can perform a Team Leader role for an element of a larger scale event/production.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with partners across the Resort.
• Being able to handle guests issue before, during and after the events.
• Close out events and projects within the specified timeframe.
• Can respond quickly to requests while providing recommendations on feasibility to leadership.
• Advocate for event & day guests by looking at each interaction as an opportunity to provide a streamlined and over-the-top experience.
• Provide direction and feedback.
• Provide direction.
• Escalate any cast-related pertinent issues to the Event Manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• Prior events experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Operations, entertainment or theme park experience.
• Cloud Storage and SAP knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Disney knowledge.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working with Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and PowerPoint.
• Comprehension of coordination and logistics.

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

About Disneyland Resort:

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disneyland Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.