DESCRIPTION:
Merryvale Vineyards, a world renowned, family-owned, ultra-premium winery, is excited to announce a search for a Seasonal Special Events Associate within the Direct-to-Consumer team. The Special Events Associate participates in the coordination and execution of events, assistance with marketing of our event spaces, and delivering great hospitality to our guests. This role shares the responsibility for the success of events in our world-famous Merryvale Cask Room as well as the Profile Estate Vineyard.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Event Execution & Client Relationship
•  Executes on-site events at both Merryvale & Estate properties – including but not limited to the following event areas: consumer, wine club, corporate, private parties, weddings, trade, and marketing
o Includes emailing, printing menus, making diagrams, setting up and breaking down tables & chairs, wine & food service, retail transactions, ensuring winery returns to guest-ready condition at conclusion of event.
•  Assists in email communication for event details; responds promptly, professionally, and efficiently to clients
•  Carries out the detailed plan for executing each event and keeps it up to date
•  Communicates event plan to on-call event staff and catering staff
•  Implements highest-level of service standards for events and event staff
•  Maintains and cultivates relationships with all events vendors
•  Represents the winery and Events department in a highly professional manner
•  Cultivates existing relationships with clients for increased events & wine sales
•  Assists the Events Manager with outreach and outbound sales for Events department – with focus on development of client relationships in short and long term
•  Assists the Events Manager with site visits as needed
•  Partners with other departments to coordinate logistics
•  Assists Tasting Room staff as needed
•  Responsible for communication of brand identification points throughout all events

Weekly & Monthly Reporting
•  Consults weekly with Event Manger & tasting room regarding details of upcoming events and spaces that will be used.
•  Record keeping of event supplies, and ensuring we are fully stocked for successful execution.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•  2 Years of hospitality experience, preferably including events
•  Self-starter, always looking for tasks that need to be completed.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
•  Professional demeanor and leadership presence that inspires others to grow themselves and the business
•  Willingness to do any task that needs to be done for the event to run smoothly
•  Ability to keep track of many details of different events simultaneously
•  Passion for wine, food, and the wine country lifestyle
•  Excellent attention to detail and ability to anticipate customer needs
•  Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule with evenings, weekends, and holidays when events are scheduled
•  Knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
•  Familiarity with Commerce7 preferred
•  Must be able to bend, reach, climb stairs, and perform tasks related to event setup and breakdown
•  Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs such as wine cases and furniture.