Share Email Opening Title Community Events Representative  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Description Job Title:  Arab American National Museum Community Events Representative Employment Status: Full-Time Job Summary: This position will be responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating all rental events for the AANM. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for researching, developing, and maintaining current and competitive policies, procedures, and rates for the use of AANM spaces by individuals and organizations. This will enable the AANM to create new lines of revenue through facility rentals while providing the community with a flexible space for hosting events, arts and educational programs, exhibits, shows, and receptions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Negotiates, reviews and oversees all contracts for leasing AANM spaces. Maintains and communicates a current schedule of rentals to determine availability of facilities for bookings and ensures there are no conflicting events or dates. Maintains accurate financial records and worked with the Deputy Director and the ACCESS Fiscal Department to provide efficient, timely invoicing of services and reporting of expenses and earned income. Plans and implements the logistics of large and small events, including scheduling; planning menus and themes; ordering and serving food; organizing audiovisual requirements; and setting up and cleaning the facility. Communicates effectively and professionally with clients and co-workers to provide a high-level of customer service. Works independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. Complies with attendance rules. Researches, develops and maintains current and competitive policies, procedures and rates for the use of the AANM spaces by individuals and organizations. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.   Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Budgets and capable of tracking expenses accordingly. Event planning Arab culture and cuisine is a plus. Skill in: Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office. Good communication and math skills. Ability to: Work on-site at event as needed, nights, weekends and travel required. Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization. Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Educational/Previous Experience Requirements: Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree Required Disciplines: Business, Meeting and Convention Planning, or a related field ~and~ At least 2-4 years experience in the hospitality field.Experience working with diverse volunteers, customers, and donors is required. Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources. Licenses/Certifications: Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: none Working Conditions: Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours. Hours:  Normal business hours and some additional hours may be required.  The candidate must have the ability to work late hours, weekends, as requested. Travel Required: Some traveling is required. Working Environment: Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Number of Openings 1   Location Arab American National Museum   About the Organization ACCESS is dedicated to empowering and enabling individuals, families, and communities to lead informed, productive, culturally sensitive and fulfilling lives. ACCESS has been serving the community for more than 40 years. Started by a group of volunteers in 1971 out of a storefront in Dearborn's impoverished south end, ACCESS was created to assist the Arab immigrant population adapt to life in the United States. Today, ACCESS is the largest Arab American human services nonprofit in the United States. With eight locations and more than 100 programs serving metro Detroit, ACCESS offers a wide range of services to a diverse population. ACCESS continues to honor its Arab American heritage while serving as a nonprofit model of excellence - an organization dedicated to community-building, focused on service to those in need, an advocate for cultural and social entrepreneurship, and the values of community service, health, education and philanthropy.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://AccessCommunity.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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