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Special Events & Entertainment Coordinator

Tesuque Casino is hiring a Special Events & Entertainment Coordinator. Come join our amazing team!

Compensation: $25.00

Position Summary:

The Special Events & Entertainment Coordinator is an integral part of the Marketing department and will oversee all Special Events, including on-site and off-site events. The Special Events & Entertainment Coordinator reports directly to the Marketing Manager, and the range of responsibilities will include the creation, preparation, execution, and analysis of all entertainment and special events. This position will be responsible for assisting with all of the in-house marketing events.

Native American preference will be given.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Oversees the development, planning and execution of special events and entertainment functions in support of the goals of the Marketing department.
  • Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of public relations, promotions, and marketing in a customer
  • service-oriented environment.
  • Knowledge of computer utilization in marketing/business operations.
  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff
  • and the general public.
  • Prepares Policies and Procedures for entertainment and special events adhering to regulatory
  • compliance and assisting with revising policy when necessary.
  • Supports the strategic direction of the Marketing department, including operating procedures,
  • structure and efficiency in order to provide maximum value to Tesuque Casino.
  • Collaborates with all staff of the Marketing Department to ensure all events are properly advertised; advertising support may include posters, banners, signage, flyer, direct mail and other collateral for
  • promotions.
  • Demonstrate exceptional level of Guests Services during all promotions, events and entertainment.
  • Assist the Marketing department to fully inform and engage the Tesuque Casino team on details of
  • all special events and entertainment.
  • Creates the strategy for off-site promotions and events and executes them with sponsorships,
  • community events and coordinates staff for such functions.
  • Responsible for assisting Marketing management with regard to in-house Promotions as needed.
  • Provides pre and post-forma Return on Investment (ROI) analysis of all entertainment and special
  • events.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.    

Experience and Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least two years related experience and/or a combination of experience with an
  • associate's degree in the related field.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • (For Key employees) Must be able to obtain and maintain a Pueblo of Tesuque Gaming
  • License
  • Two Years of Customer Service and/or Event Coordination
  • Experience related to sound, lights staging, ticketing, and over all event production is
  • preferred.
Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for extended periods. Theemployeeoccasionallyisrequiredtosit,stoop,kneel,crouch,orcrawl. Theemployeewillbe required to talk for extended periods and must be able to hear and understand. The employee must occasionallyliftormoveuptofifty(50)pounds. Theworkenvironmentincludesavarietyofsettingthe following: food, oils, and cooking surfaces. The incumbent occasionally exposed to loud noise, change in temperatures, and second-hand smoke.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in a casino setting with exposure to second-hand smoke and a high noise level. Due to the nature and scope of this position, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours and irregular shifts will be required.

ADA/EEO Compliance:

The Pueblo of Tesuque Development Corporation (POTDC) and Tesuque Casino is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In Compliance with the American Disabilities Act, the Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Drug-Free Disclaimer

You will be required to pass a drug screening examination successfully. The use of any drug or other controlled substance that is illegal under Federal Law is not permitted, including medical cannabis.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the essential duties, responsibilities and requirements of personnel. Company reserves the right to substitute, amend, change, modify or discontinue any or all portions of this description/job function.

Statement of Understanding:

I have read and understand what is expected of me in this position and agree to perform these responsibilities and duties to the best of my abilities for the compensation provided.

Tesuque Casino

7 Tesuque Road

Santa Fe, NM 87506

$500 Ninety day Hire-on Incentive
Hotel Casino

Tesuque Casino

About Us

Tesuque Casino, owned by the Pueblo of Tesuque, is located  in the foothills of the gorgeous Sangre de Cristo mountains, 10 miles north of Santa Fe, Mexico. 

The gaming facility offers a 72,000 square-foot casino, which features 800 slot machines and 10 table games. Food venues include Cottonwood Kitchen with an exhibition kitchen, ample lounge and bar area overlooking the casino floor, and a 75-seat outdoor patio. Grab & Go offers fast food at an affordable price for casino players on the go.

Tesuque Casino offers live, intimate performances seven days a week, in the 4,000 sq. ft. lounge area featuring local musicians and some of the nation’s biggest acts.

Tesuque is the Spanish variation of a traditional Tewa language name for “village of the narrow place of the cottonwood trees.” The beauty of this magnificent landscape also contributed to the design and construction of the casino, with massive walls of windows giving every guest a front row seat to some of the most spectacular imagery that nature has to offer.