Job Description
Join Phoenix's premier event management firm and craft unforgettable experiences for high-profile clients. Desert Sky Events is seeking a dynamic Senior Event Coordinator to lead end-to-end execution of luxury weddings, corporate galas, and cultural festivals across the Valley of the Sun. This is a rare opportunity to elevate your career in one of America's fastest-growing event markets with industry-leading compensation and growth pathways.
Responsibilities
- Oversee 15-20 annual events from conception through post-event analysis
- Manage $500K+ client budgets with meticulous financial oversight
- Coordinate 50+ vendor relationships including venues, caterers, and AV specialists
- Lead 10-15 person event crews during high-pressure execution days
- Develop innovative event concepts aligned with client brand narratives
- Implement sustainable practices reducing event waste by 40%
- Maintain CRM database with 500+ active client profiles
Qualifications
- 5+ years in luxury event coordination with portfolio of 50+ events
- Proven expertise in Arizona venue landscape and permitting protocols
- Advanced certification in event management (CMP or CSEP preferred)
- Exceptional crisis management skills with 3+ major incident resolutions
- Proficiency in Cvent, Eventbrite, and ProVenue software
- Valid Arizona driver's license with clean record
- Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable