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　　Responsible for planning and implementing detailed events within a few days. Plans, schedules resources and vendors, and implements event plans supporting funeral services, visitation, and receptions in accordance with the family’s wishes and contract. Communicates instructions, expectations, budgets, and deadlines to vendors and support staff.

　　Event Planner

　　JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Event Planning

　　Plans Events by reviewing contract and discussing with Funeral Director for clarification

　　Schedules internal resources including but not limited to facility space adequate for event size, equipment, tables, chairs, podiums, decorations, vehicles, drivers, and Attendants

　　Contacts and schedules vendors communicating expectations, budget, and timeline

　　Manages Services Arrangements implementation (visitation, funeral, reception, or graveside) per contractual arrangements

　　Obtains and inspects vendor products and addresses issues

　　Communicates instructions to support staff for set-up, work assignments during events, and clean-up

　　Working along with support staff, also sets-up arrangements and may assist with event support

　　Available during events to resolve issues

　　Responsible for events to meet or exceed the family’s wishes

　　Performs a variety of event planning duties such as ordering of memorabilia, stationary, scanning photos, coordinating the development of electronic presentations, music, or drafting obituaries

　　Administration

　　Working with Corporate Products, sources local vendors for catering, flowers, and other local service products

　　Obtains pricing and ensures inspections are compliant and business practices are in good standing

　　Develops catering menus

　　Collaborating with Corporate Products follows guidance for vendor contract & pricing approval

　　Maintains vendor Key Performance Indicators and metrics regarding contract compliance

　　Develops and maintains Event Playbook including event plans, KPIs, and lessons learned

　　Documents areas for improvement and reviews with manager to implement enhancements

　　Additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　Education

　　Associates degree in hospitality, event planning, or related discipline required. Two (2) years of event planning experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Experience

　　At least one (1) year event planning or catering experience is strongly preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Computer literate and proficient with MS Office

　　Ability to use proprietary software in the administration of responsibilities

　　Work conditions

　　Work Environment

　　Work is primarily indoors, also includes working outdoors during all seasons and weather

　　Professional attire required when in contact with families

　　Work Postures

　　Frequent continuous period of time sitting or standing up to 6 hours per day

　　frequently climbing stairs to access buildings

　　Work Physical Demands

　　Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usageWork Hours

　　Flexibility of availability is a requirement

　　Standards hours include nights and weekends, when the majority of Services occur

　　Typically, less than 20 hours a week is worked M-F 8am-5pm

　　Limited amount of local and/or multiple location travel required

　　Postal Code: 22042

　　Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

　　Job Location: US-VA - Falls Church

　　Job Profile ID: F00215

　　Time Type: Part time

　　Location Name: National Funeral Home - Northern Virginia PCC & Crematory - OH Terr Washington/Baltimore - OH Mkt Northern Virginia - OH Mkt Maryland/DC