Event Planner

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Responsible for planning and implementing detailed events within a few days. Plans, schedules resources and vendors, and implements event plans supporting funeral services, visitation, and receptions in accordance with the family’s wishes and contract. Communicates instructions, expectations, budgets, and deadlines to vendors and support staff. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Event Planning: - Plans Events by reviewing contract and discussing with Funeral Director for clarification - Schedules internal resources including but not limited to facility space adequate for event size, equipment, tables, chairs, podiums, decorations, vehicles, drivers, and Attendants - Contacts and schedules vendors communicating expectations, budget, and timeline - Manages Services Arrangements implementation (visitation, funeral, reception, or graveside) per contractual arrangements - Obtains and inspects vendor products and addresses issues - Communicates instructions to support staff for set-up, work assignments during events, and clean-up - Working along with support staff, also sets-up arrangements and may assist with event support - Available duri...