Specialist - Special Events - Wynn Las Vegas

The Special Events Specialist will directly report to the Executive Director of Special events providing support on all Special Events. Includes assisting to coordinate all aspects of event planning and execution as assigned by our internal customers and executive management while maintaining working relationships with vendors.  This position includes office management and administrative tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Executive Director, Assistant Director, and Managers to plan, coordinate and implement events
• Perform a variety of routine and non-routine assignments for events
• Checks and processes Expense Reports
• Submit HotSos requests as needed: shred bin removal weekly/biweekly, general Engineering maintenance & Public Area requests
• Purchasing
  • SWS Orders – periodically check supply levels and order as needed (i.e., water, coffee cups, plastic 
• cups, cutlery, tissue, copy paper etc.)
  • Office Max Orders – periodically check supply levels and check with team before ordering
• Create Engineering project numbers
• Provides specialized administrative support of a non-routine, non-repetitive nature to relieve and assist Executives of complex details and administrative duties (i.e., coordinates and maintains effective office procedures and efficient workflow; establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with superiors, co-workers, subordinates, clients and suppliers).
• Work as directed and complete all job-related tasks in the time frame that are assigned
• Assist the Special Events Team with all clerical functions
• Answer phones, take messages, file, run errands and make deliveries
• Check office voicemail 2-3 times a week
• Maintain Special Events e-mail inbox
• Assist with gift assembly, credential assembly, event set-up, event registration, gift and ticket distribution, greet guests, ticket collection, seating guests and event clean up
• Will be required to assist in the overall Management of all types of events including: Table Games, Poker, Slot Tournaments, Golf Tournaments, Resort Events, and Off Property ticketed events

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Minimum of two (2) years of event planning experience or equivalent 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Candidates must be able to handle a high-pressure environment
• Detail-oriented and the ability to multi-task
• Ensure confidentiality of all casino information
• Work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Work in a fast-paced, busy somewhat stressful environment
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude while working under pressure, meeting deadlines and dealing effectively with guests, management team members and outside contacts
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Requires advanced proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word Excel and PowerPoint)
• Requires the highest degree of communication skills
• Communicate effectively in English in both written and oral forms
• A valid Nevada Gaming License is required and must be obtained before entering this position

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.