Event Coordinator

Description

We are looking for a talented Event Coordinator to join our team specializing in Hospitality for our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

Deliver Memorable Guest Experiences: Personalize services to meet individual needs, ensuring every interaction reflects warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Lead Events from Start to Finish: Plan, coordinate, and execute events—including logistics, setup, service, and teardown—to create seamless, high-quality experiences.

Support Operational Excellence: Maintain readiness of Hospitality-managed spaces and oversee inventory and equipment.

Foster a Strong Team Culture: Support and collaborate with Hospitality Associates and temporary staff, sharing knowledge, modeling professionalism, and contributing to a positive, high-performing work environment.

Ensure Safety and Compliance: Enforce policies and public safety codes to maintain a safe, secure, and compliant environment for guests and staff.

Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback and insights after events to strengthen processes and elevate overall service delivery.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Clear and Effective Communication: Adapt your style to connect with diverse guests, vendors, and team members.

Customer-Centric Mindset: Build strong relationships and deliver solutions that reflect guest needs and expectations.

Ownership and Reliability: Follow through on commitments and hold yourself and others accountable for high standards.

Adaptability: Stay flexible and composed in dynamic, fast-paced event environments.

Operational Judgment: Make timely, sound decisions in areas of safety, security, and service.

Process Orientation: Apply and improve work processes to increase efficiency and quality.

Technology Savvy: Use hospitality equipment and IT systems effectively to support event execution and operations.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

Minimum two years’ experience and/or training in the hospitality or food service industry.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Core Responsibilities

Bring events to life – Coordinate and execute events from concept to completion, managing logistics, vendor partnerships, and timelines with precision.

Be a go-to expert – Serve as a primary contact for event hosts, vendors, and internal teams, owning the schedule and flow of Hospitality-managed event spaces in Columbus, IN.

Lead on-site success – Oversee event setup, execution, and teardown, stepping in to perform front-of-house tasks such as bartending, wine service, dining room management, serving, and meeting room setup when needed.

Essential Skills and Capabilities:

Hands-on experience in event coordination, hospitality, catering, or a related field.

Strong organizational and time management skills with to balance multiple priorities effectively.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

High school diploma or equivalent; relevant work experience that meets applicable regulations.

Preferred Skills, Education, or Experience

2–4 years of relevant experience in event or hospitality management.

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field.

Familiarity with event management software or scheduling tools.