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Hospitality, Tourism, & Event Planning
| ONLINE RESOURCES | | Meeting Professionals International
An association with excellent resources, including conference and education information, career information, and job search resources. | http://www.mpiweb.org/resources/jobs/default.asp | Club Managers Association of America
Career and internship information for students. | http://www.cmaa.org/ | Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Jobs
Legitimate site of industry jobs. | http://www.hcareers.com/ | International Hotel & Restaurant Association
An international trade association exclusively devoted to promoting and defending the interests of the hotel and restaurant industry worldwide. | http://www.ih-ra.com/ | International Special Events Society
Provides education, career advice, and networking opportunities for the special events industry. | http://www.ises.com/ | Leading Hotels of the World
Career information and job postings for the U.S. and international luxury hotels. Offers property profiles and compensation data. | http://www.lhw.com/ | Professional Conventional Management Association
A resource for educational and career-related information. Includes links to U.S. and international member organizations. | http://www.pcma.org/resources/careers/ | Hotel Resource
Through Cornell University, a premier online resource for hospitality professionals for education, employment, news, associations, food and beverage information as well as global hospitality portal. | http://www.hotelresource.com/ | Hospitality Jobs Online
Detailed job postings and company profiles | http://www.hospitalityonline.com/ | Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International
Worldwide chapters which offer industry news, links and professional development for travel, hospitality & tourism. | http://www.hsmai.org/ | Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Planners International
List of event planner employment opportunities on college and university campuses. | http://acced-i.colostate.edu/imis_web/staticcontent/3/Jobs/job.htm | | ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT CCD | | Directory of Jobs & Careers Abroad | | The Internship Bible | | The Vault College Career Bible | | SAMPLE JOB TITLES | SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION | | Catering Manager | Responsible for operation and execution of the culinary aspect of events, including menu co-ordination, supervising wait staff, assisting in staff training and approving payroll records. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to head of unit/department. (www.salary.com) | | Food & Beverage Buyer | Responsible for purchasing food and beverages. Monitors inventory of bars, restaurants, hotel, and casino and orders appropriately. Includes soliciting and maintaining relationships with suppliers and negotiating contracts. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Front Office Manager Assistant | Assists the manager with the supervision of the front desk including personnel and operations. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to the front office manager. (www.salary.com) | | Guest Services Supervisor | Supervises the bell, door, and valet functions and assists when short staffed. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager. (www.salary.com) | | Meeting/Event Planner | Responsible for all aspects of planning a meeting or special event for an organization. Responsible for all amenities and accommodations at the event as well as any associated contract negotiations. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Special Events Coordinator | Coordinates tournaments, hosting parties, and various functions for a casino. Ensures proper implementation of all promotions, events, and entertainment including setup, event registration, gift distribution, and managing prizes. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of related experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Travel Coordinator | Responsible for coordinating the company's travel needs; duties may include scheduling hotel and flight accommodations, and procuring necessary documentation such as passports, visas, or other clearances. Ensures that travel needs are met within the constraints of the company travel budget. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Wedding Manager | Manages all aspects of weddings on casino property and oversees the operations of wedding venues, such as the wedding chapel, picture room, etc. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. (www.salary.com) | |
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