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About the Role
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International. We seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests. As a Special Events Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of property events and promotions that drive guest engagement and revenue. From concept to completion, you’ll collaborate across departments, manage vendor relationships, and ensure every detail aligns with departmental and property standards.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of all special events and promotions, partnering with cross-functional departments to ensure seamless delivery
- Compose and distribute event and promotion-related communications, including guest letters, property-wide memos, event fact sheets, and promotional collateral
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and entertainment partners; attend events and serve as the on-site point of contact to proactively address and resolve issues
- Create official rules for events and promotions and partner with Compliance, Legal, and Marketing for review and approval
- Recommend event and promotional gifts, coordinate ordering, scheduling, and presentation logistics
- Process vendor and collateral payments, including preparing purchase and check requisitions and ensuring timely approvals and payment completion
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older and able to obtain proper licensure as required by the New York State Gaming Commission
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of prior relevant experience in event coordination, promotions, hospitality, casino/gaming, marketing, or a related field such as administration, guest experience, or live events
- Must possess the availability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and adjusts based on the monthly promotional and event calendar
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to create professional communications
- Ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external partners
- Highly organized
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Able to learn and navigate property systems and event management software
Location
- Yonkers, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ year of relevant experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $28.97 per hour
Benefits
- Robust development programs
- Networking events
- Community volunteer initiatives
- Extensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company matching
- Wellness programs
- Exclusive discounts on hotels, entertainment, shopping, dining, travel, electronics, and more
- Free on-site parking
- Complimentary meals from employee dining room
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401(k) plans
- Time off plans
About the Company
- The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International.
- We seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.