Administrative & Events Coordinator
24 days ago
Warren
Job DescriptionAdministrative & Events Coordinator Location: Warren, New Jersey We are seeking an Administrative & Events Coordinator to oversee back-office operations, financial reporting, human resources, and event administration. This role serves as a bridge between finance, administration, and event logistics, working closely with ownership, managers, clients, and vendors to ensure both accurate reporting and flawless event execution.This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, family-owned hospitality business—ideal for someone who thrives on variety, balancing numbers, people, and processes, all while helping create extraordinary events. Key ResponsibilitiesOffice & Administrative Management • Manage incoming calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate managers., • Prepare weekly budgets and track financial data in Excel and QuickBooks., • Enter and reconcile bills, payments, and credits., • Administer payroll through ADP, including applications, timecards, overtime tracking, and reporting., • Maintain up-to-date employee records (contacts, paperwork, compliance documentation)., • Track deposits, transfers, and tax payments., • Coordinate with external accountants on reconciliations and reporting., • Organize shared digital files and recommend process improvements., • Manage vendor accounts across food, entertainment, and contracted services.Event Coordination & Client Service, • Prepare and maintain contracts, invoices, and event paperwork for both corporate and banquet events., • Create final invoices and ensure accurate filing., • Assist with event preparation: binders, cover sheets, staffing schedules, vendor coordination, and client communications., • Lead logistics meetings to confirm BEOs and event details are accurate., • Maintain both digital and hard-copy event records., • Oversee vendor relations, billing terms, and event logistics., • Research and purchase prizes, gifts, and event supplies., • Supervise gate staff and track event attendance.Finance & Reporting, • Generate financial reports, budgets, and year-to-date statistics., • Reconcile daily numbers and accounts., • Provide weekly updates on payroll, overtime, and overall financial performance., • Support CRM migration from Caterease to Perfect Venue.Venue & Operations Support, • Support a team of full-time managers and coordinate with 80+ seasonal staff., • Act as a central communications hub during peak season., • Collaborate with catering, banquet, logistics, and culinary leadership to ensure smooth execution., • Monitor safety, sanitation, and facility standards., • Report equipment or operational issues promptly.Schedule, • Off-Season (Jan–Mar): Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:30pm, • Peak Season (May–Oct): Extended hours, including Saturdays (9:00am–12:00pm), • Flexibility: Time-off swaps available when weekends are workedCompensation & Benefits, • Health Insurance, • 401(k) with company match, • Corporate card, • Weekly gas allowance (approx. one tank/week), • Complimentary daily meal, • Holiday Pay (9 days annually after 30 days of employment), • Paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving (2 days), Christmas Eve (½ day), Christmas Day, • Accrued vacation days (off-season use only), • Annual Christmas bonus (based on company performance)Additional Requirements, • CPR certification (company-sponsored, required), • ServSafe certification (to be obtained if not already certified), • Open availability, including weekends and peak event times, • Strong communication skills with the ability to draft clear, professional emails, • Team-oriented, professional, and positive attitudeThis is a unique opportunity to take on a pivotal administrative and event support role in a respected hospitality organization. You’ll have the chance to apply your organizational skills, financial acumen, and event coordination expertise in a dynamic environment where every detail matters and every event is designed to exceed expectations.
