Marketing & Events Specialist

Company: Six Flags
Location: Darien Center
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: --- Assist with market research, meeting daily data collection goals assigned.--- Manage all aspects of group outings with regards to special requests from clients, games, signage, pavilion grounds, food preparation, talent requests, P.A. systems, etc.--- Comfortable interacting with park guests online and in-person.--- Serve as a liaison with all operating departments to complete tasks pertinent to all marketing events.--- Assist with sampling and Corporate Partnership duties--- Must communicate clearly and effectively in verbal, written and electronic media.--- Familiarizes themselves with basic knowledge of how other pertinent departments work on operating days such as: Security, Admissions, Rides, etc.--- Takes initiative to simplify systems and processes to eliminate unnecessary work.--- Other projects assigned by the Full-time Marketing Management team.--- 80% outside work, 20% general office duties. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE --- Reports to the Events & Execution Manager--- Department: Marketing - Events & Execution MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: --- Be at least 18 years of age--- Must be able to obtain a Six Flags Vehicle Operators Permit--- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal--- Be available to work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and some holidays--- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and ability to adapt to new technology ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: --- Passion for the event industry with a focus on tourism, theme parks and venue management--- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment--- Professional attitude, frequent interaction with guests and clients--- Displays a sense of urgency--- Team Player--- Analytical capabilities and attention to detail, problem-solving skills--- Preferred Bachelors Degree in Hospitality, Marketing or related field--- React well in stressful and emergency situations--- Be safety conscious, while also outgoing with a friendly demeanor--- Self-starter, many projects and tasks will be unsupervised PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: --- Continued sitting, standing, and bending--- Eye/hand coordination, hearing, and speech. Manual dexterity, gross motor skills, and color definition--- Stand/walk for a number of consecutive hours; walk several miles per day over various surfaces--- Lift and carry 25-50 lbs. over 25 feet over various surfaces; lift and lower 5 lbs. above shoulder level POSITION(S) AVAILABLE --- Spring/Fall: 10-20 hours weekly, Weekends only; Summer: 25-35+ hours weekly, Monday Sunday. Varied shifts. Part-time Hourly

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