As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si' campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.
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Position Summary To assist with the coordination of all events, conferences and meetings. Responsible for planning, coordinating, publicizing and the implementation of golf club and banquet events. Be committed to provide a memorable event for every Great River Golf Club guest; ensure our guests the finest hospitality experience.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities - Assist with planning and organizing all details for special events, weddings, banquets and golf outings to members, corporate clients and the general public.
- Creates catering quotes, distributes event contracts, and oversees the event with the assistance of the Event team.
- Ensures proper billing and charges are processed for each event.
- Be fully knowledgeable of the restaurant menu and amenities in order to generate additional revenue through up-selling prior to and/or during outings/events.
- Interacts daily with members and act as ambassador within the club, fostering relationships with members, individuals and corporations who book events so as to maintain a catalogue of repeat business while prospecting for new events and potential members.
- Assist Event Team with client phone calls, site tours, final meetings, bridal concierge, final tastings and telephone solicitations.
- Coordinate wedding rehearsals and "Day of Coordination".
- Facilitates internal communication between event and food & beverage department.
- Strong emphasis on social media and other marketing efforts to promote events at Great River.
- Being an important part of our team: willing to help other team members whether it's with client knowledge, potential new leads, or new sales tactics.
- A positive attitude and works well under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Able to deliver high quality work while being unsupervised. Good telephone speaking and listening abilities.
- Exhibits exceptional communications skills. Gets along well with others, demonstrates flexibility and patience; possesses an interest in people.
- Attention to cleanliness and safety.
- Performs other duties as assigned; including helping in other areas of the club (i.e. Pro Shop, Office, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes - Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Strong passion to design, plan and deliver the best event experience for every guest.
- Has the ability to meet deadlines, communicate effectively among departments.
- Possesses excellent organizational, writing, interpersonal, and communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Understands working within a budget, the importance of confidentiality, and the value of excellent customer and member service.
- Experience with Web communications, publishing, usability and/or social media is a plus.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photo Shop) a plus.
- Fluent in Microsoft Office programs.
- Friendly and welcoming customer service.
Unusual Working Conditions - Flexibility and ability to work extended or irregular hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to be on your feet for long, extended hours.
- Weekend hours are a must, especially during the peak seasons.
This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.