Event Coordinator

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are a medical cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and retail company dedicated to providing consistent, quality cannabis to patients across the country. Our highly-controlled, adaptive operation provides a broad range of products to variant consumers. We have developed strong partnerships with dispensaries, law-makers, physicians, and local communities – putting Cresco in a unique position to establish a national operation in the complex and developing cannabis industry.

MISSION STATEMENT

Cresco aims to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, patient safety, and satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of medical cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of consideration and precision in each market they move into.

JOB SUMMARY

Our company is looking for an Event Coordinator with two plus years’ experience managing and implementing corporate events. You will handle events from start to finish, assisted by in-house team resources and external contractors. As the primary point of contact for our company’s events, you will primarily coordinate with business owners, sales and marketing teams, and conference exhibitors. Our ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, has successfully worked on events with 100+ attendees, and has experience in the retail and medical industries. Our goal is to increase the number of branded events surrounding our company’s rapid expansion.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Oversee all aspects of event coordinator designated fundraising events, including: strategic planning, budgeting, expenses, registration, scheduling, implementation, execution and analysis.
• Develop and maintain long-term, strategic relationships with event vendors, media partners, sponsors and retail partners.
• Coordinate materials for meetings and training sessions that pertain to the designated events.
• Work with sales and marketing teams to develop recurring events schedule for local, regional, and national events
• Manage event set up, tear down and follow-ups
• Establish standardized event procedures and train staff into properly executing them
• Build and adhere to an event budget to avoid project overruns
• Track event key performance areas and identify items to work on for future events

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, hospitality management, marketing or related areas
• 2+ years’ experience in event planning and coordination
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners at a rapid pace
• Familiarity with event registration software and processes
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• No criminal history
• Must pass all required background checks
• Must remain compliant with all legal and company regulations for the industry