Director of Events & Member Experiences

**Are You the Person Who Makes Things Happen?** At Kinsale, we sometimes describe this position as our **Director of Fun.** That doesn't mean the job is easy. It means this person has tremendous influence over whether Kinsale is an exciting, vibrant place to belong. We are looking for an unusually organized, creative and energetic hospitality professional to become our **Director of Events & Member Experiences.** This is not simply a catering sales position. It is not simply event planning. And it is definitely not a desk job. One week you might be planning a children's cooking class, coordinating live music at the pool, finalizing a charity golf outing and meeting with someone planning a milestone birthday. Another could include a wine dinner, bridal shower, family bingo night, member golf gala or holiday celebration. And then there is FamFest, our signature annual family celebration attended by more than 1,600 people. The person we're looking for reads that and thinks: **That sounds like fun.** **Make Kinsale an Incredible Place to Belong** Kinsale already has a robust calendar of successful traditions. We want someone who will make them even better while constantly asking: **What haven't we thought of yet?** You'll collaborate with our management, marketing and membership teams to create memorable experiences for adults, children and families. You'll also get to know our members. You'll learn who brings people together, what different groups enjoy and how to create excitement and participation. Success isn't simply putting an event on the calendar. It's hearing members say: **“That was the best one yet.”** **Private Events Are Part of the Role Too** Kinsale hosts charity golf outings, showers, celebrations of life, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate and social gatherings, rehearsal dinners, smaller weddings and other special occasions. You'll own the client relationship from the first inquiry through final billing. That includes tours, proposals, menus, BEOs, vendors, rentals, event details, departmental communication and follow through. **Responsiveness is nonnegotiable.** People planning important events shouldn't have to chase their event professional for answers. Every client deserves to feel that their event matters. You'll have considerable flexibility in arranging your schedule around events. With that flexibility comes responsibility. Even when you aren't physically at the club, clients and fellow managers need to know they can count on you. **You Own the Experience** Our Food & Beverage team executes banquet operations. Our chefs execute the food. Our Marketing Director handles event marketing. Our golf professionals operate golf. **You own the overall event experience.** You'll create accurate BEOs, lead our weekly event tie down meeting, maintain the event calendar, coordinate vendors and entertainment, manage RSVPs and seating when necessary, oversee event budgets and complete post event financial recaps. If the room doesn't look right, address it. If the buffet presentation isn't good enough, address it. If a vendor hasn't delivered what was promised, solve it. If another department misses an important detail, work with them to correct it. This position requires someone with high standards who can also build excellent relationships with fellow managers and staff. **Who We're Looking For** You notice the little things. You walk into a room and immediately see how it could look better. You are highly organized, creative, responsive and comfortable working independently. You don't wait for someone to tell you what needs to happen next. You can manage several events simultaneously without losing the details. You are comfortable holding others accountable and aren't afraid to jump in when something needs attention. You also understand that hospitality sometimes happens at night, on weekends and on holidays. Country club experience is helpful but not required. Experience in hotels, resorts, event venues, restaurants, catering or other hospitality environments can also provide an excellent foundation. **We are more interested in talent than titles.** An emerging hospitality professional with exceptional energy, creativity, organization, maturity and interpersonal skills may be every bit as interesting to us as someone with many years in the industry. **Compensation** $70,000 base salary plus event sales commission. **What Success Looks Like** A year from now, we want to hear: **“Best FamFest ever.”** **“My daughter hasn't stopped talking about the cooking class.”** **“The Santa was unbelievable.”** **“That wine dinner was exceptional.”** We want clients who felt genuinely taken care of, fellow managers who love the energy you bring, and a Director who looks at next year's calendar and is already thinking: **How do we top this?** **How to apply** **Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter directly to Regan Koivisto at rkoivisto@marqueeclubgroup.com** Pay: $70,000.00 per year Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan Work Location: In person