The Event Specialist in the Employee Experience & Communications department is responsible for assisting with the development, coordination, and execution of employee events. This includes but is not limited to employee recognition programs, employee appreciation events, employee contests, quarterly management meetings, human resources compliance program events, employee holiday celebrations, and all other employee centric “pop-up” events.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Follows all Wynn Las Vegas core values and property and department standards. 
• Follows all applicable internal policies, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and controls.
• Delivers and maintains a maximum level of property-wide service and satisfaction. 
• Contributes to company-wide communication and best practices.
• Balances multiple priorities simultaneously and meets deadlines, often in stressful and high-pressure situations.
• Assists and coordinates various property functions including special events and promotions along with the development of support materials.
• Carries out clerical and administrative tasks to support successful events.
• Works with the Sr. Manager of Employee Experience & Communications to execute all event strategies and activities including working with numerous internal business partners for the purchasing and scheduling of food and beverage elements, equipment, decorations, and communications.
• Communicates expectations to involved departments, assists with event collateral, and communicates necessary event logistics information to team members.
• Works closely with internal departments to perform duties as well as outside vendors.
• Coordinates with the Safety department on the planning and coordination of onsite events.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.
• Manage smaller events with limited guidance.
• Assist with assembling gifts and other event collateral, event set-up, event registration, gift distribution, greet guests, and event clean-up as required.
• Researches gift and prize ideas for events and other employee programs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be highly motivated and be willing and able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be 21 years of age or above.
• Minimum of two (2) years of event planning experience or equivalent
• Must be detail oriented and the ability to multi-task
• Ensure confidentiality of all employee information and other human resources programs.
• Work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays when applicable.

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school or equivalent degree required.  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Requires general computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must possess outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents.  
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from other employees or guests.
• Fluency in English required, second language a plus.  
• Ability to write detailed instructions and correspondence.  
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations.

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.