Job Description:
Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country? Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie's wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we're a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our nine Stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services and ideas for those really into food.
As a Store Event Coordinator, you'll plan, coordinate, and execute live music, community events, and division and corporate initiatives.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company.
We are looking for:
- experience in project coordination, and working with financials / budgets
- strong communication skills
- willingness to represent Central Market in the community
What is the work?
Management:
- Manages Store event calendars
- Works with Directors and Departments Managers on Store / community outreach initiatives as agreed upon by GM
- May work on community outreach projects and internal (Store) projects identified / agreed upon by Partner and GM
- Defines resource needs according to budgets; develops action plans for programs and events
- Collaborates on band budget with GM
- Sources local musicians and bands appropriate for the CM brand through social media, referrals
- Posts music / events schedule on applicable CM Store website (social media)
- Provides event information to the Art department for creative / graphic advertisements
- Schedules / monitors sound engineers
- Provides H-E-B Accounts Payable vendor forms for vendor prior to event to ensure timely payment
- Maintains / repairs sound equipment
Customer Service:
- Attends events, meetings, civic functions representing CM to support of Store objectives
- Represents the Central Market at key functions and events
- Performs duties such as greeting customers, bussing tables, set-up and breakdown of equipment / event area
- Maintains good relationships in the community, including public, private sectors, and non-profit organizations
What is your background? (Preferred Education and Experience)
- High school diploma, or equivalent
- Experience in project coordination
- Experience working with financials, budgets
- Experience in broadcast or print media helpful
Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Central Market Store Event Coordinator? (Preferred Key Competencies)
- Strong knowledge of sound equipment
- Advanced PC skills, including MS applications and web-based programs and systems
- Strong verbal / written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to apply a high level of writing skill and organizational thought to each event
- Ability to maintain and repair Store-owned sound equipment as needed
Can you... (Physical and Other Requirements)
- Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Push, pull, carry 75 lbs; lift moderately heavy loads up to 50 lbs (with potential for heavier loads when team-lifting)
- Bend, reach, kneel, twist, and squat
- Stand / walk for longer periods of time
- Attend external meetings and events, as approved by GM
- Travel (on a limited basis), if necessary, as approved by GM
07-2018