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Event Manager

Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue

132 Lindsley Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401

43 Room Special Events Facility
Managed By Waterford Hotel Group
Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER.
Compensation: Up to $65,000 per year, Full-Time

Event Manager

The Event Manager reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for working with all clients to provide professional client services support in the planning, organization, and management of events within the facility, monitoring the logistics of these events and all event related tasks after events are concluded. To detail all retreats, weddings, social and corporate events.

Responsibilities include:

  • Plan events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives.
  • Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success.
  • Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers.
  • Coordinate all operations.
  • Lead promotional activities for the event.
  • Serve as facility contact day of event.
  • Approve all aspects before the day of the event.
  • Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur.
  • Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports.

Requirements

  • This position demands a flexible schedule and is event driven; this individual must be available days, nights, holidays, weekends based on the needs of the client and Hutton Brickyards.
  • Have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products- Excel, Outlook.
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be guest service focused and be self-motivated.
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • 1-2 years of event experience preferred.

Benefits

WATERFORD HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Health Insurance is available on the first of the month after hire!

We value the health and wellness of you and your family. Full time associates can enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage and part-time associates averaging 17.5 hours a week can enroll in dental and vision coverageEveryone’s needs are different and there is something for everyone with numerous supplemental insurances to choose from.

We know that life gets in the way, and YOU deserve to recharge.

Full-time associates receive paid time off within the first 90 days of employment.  We also offer paid holidays for eligible associates.  If you stick with us for five years or more, enjoy paid days off for your Birthday and Employment Anniversary date! 

EXCITING EXTRAS 

On Demand PayWhy wait for pay day – get your pay when you need it24/7.

Pet InsuranceWe cover the whole family, and all associates are eligible for discounted pet insurance.

401k PlanNobody wants to work forever, start planning for your future now.

Hotel DiscountsIt’s one of the biggest industry perks.

Shoes for CrewsAll associates are eligible for a shoe subsidy through Shoes for Crews.

EOE M/F/D/V

Posted March 19, 2025

Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue

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Hudson Valley luxury has a new home in Kingston: Welcome to Hutton Brickyards, a 43-room riverside escape made for quick getaways, unforgettable experiences, weddings, and events of all kinds.

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