Club Details
Oakwood Country Club
9800 GRANDVIEW RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64137-1173
Age of Club |
Number of Members |
Average Age of Members |
Club Ownership |
140 |
400 |
46 |
Individual-Owned |
Gross Dollar Volume |
Annual Dues Volume |
Annual Food Sales |
Annual Beverage Sales |
$6,000,000.00 |
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Golf Facilities
- 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Tom Bendelow
Tennis Facilities
- 2 outdoor lighted Hard courts
Other Athletic Facilities
State-of-the-art gym and workout facility
Dining Facilities
- 1 Ballroom that seats 250
- 3 Banquet Room that seats 80
- 1 Outdoor Dining that seats 100
- 1 Lounge/Bar that seats 50
- 1 Informal Dining Room that seats 60
Club is open
6
days per week,
12
months per year.
Job Details
Date Posted
6/7/2022
Job Title
Social Activities Manager/Director of Special Events
Brief Job Description
Job Summary (Essential Functions)
Plan, direct, coordinate, promote, execute and manage the club’s social activities designed to enhance the overall enjoyment of the membership and to retain membership in the club.
Job Tasks/Duties
- Plans, promotes and generates enthusiasm and interest for the club’s diverse social programs; coordinates the efforts of volunteers and the club’s staff.
- Hold planning meetings with staff to delegate set-up duties and timelines.
- Arranges for special publicity needs and supplies for each event; decorates areas for promotions.
- Keeps all channels of social media up to date.
- Keeps an accurate history file of each event; writes follow-up correspondence.
- Arranges classes for members on a wide range of topics.
- Plans international and domestic group tours for members; serves as escort when appropriate.
- Hires bands and entertainers; agrees on fees and times; contracts for and monitors entertainment.
- Makes music licensing and motion picture licensing arrangements prior to public performances or outdoor showings at the club.
- Coordinates with Food and Beverage Department personnel to plan major food promotions throughout the year and special monthly dining room and lounge promotions.
- Works with management on pricing of events and other club-based activities.
- Maintains visibility in the community with retailers, artists, entertainers, etc.; uses these resources for the benefit of the club’s membership.
- Serves as the club’s liaison with the Social Committee and other committees as appropriate.
- Coordinates all events and activities with the club’s Social Committee.
- Assists in developing event registration forms, overseeing reservations, table assignments and billing charges and making sure that this information is provided to the Accounting Department in a timely manner.
- Monitors publicity received by the club.
- Works closely with other club departments to ensure that complete, concise information goes to both club members and staff members who will be working directly with each social event.
- Completes weekly schedules and labor forecasts for event set-up crew.
- Ensures proper room set-up and time posting prior to the beginning of committee meetings or other club functions.
- Helps assure that an effective program of recreational and educational events for members’ children and guests is ongoing.
- Works closely with the Controller to ensure that budget controls are implemented, that current member billings are made, and that corrective actions are taken if necessary to help meet budget goals.
- Attends staff and management meetings.
- Oversees departmental secretarial work.
- Responds to applicable comments generated from the club’s members’ suggestion box or other input methods.
- Gathers knowledge of other country clubs major annual events and major city charity events as to not book activities for members that might have a conflict.
- Assists with the development of the annual social calendar.
- Uses event management software to keep record of past and future events including what rooms the events will be using.
- Completes other appropriate assignments made by the General Manager.
Candidate Qualifications
Reports to: General Manager
Supervises: Service staff, camp counselors, banquet staff
Classification: Full-time
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing or Business or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of experience in the hospitality business, preferably in a club setting.
Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
- Ability to manage the club’s social activities.
- Knowledge of wines and alcoholic beverages.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
Educational Requirements
Date Position Available
7-1-2022
Salary Range
$50,000.00
to
$64,999.00
Other Benefits
Health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, HSA, life insurance, education allowance
Please send resumes to:
Brett Plymell
General Manager
9800 GRANDVIEW RD
Kansas City, MO 64137
PHONE: 816.761.5501
brett@oakwoodcountryclub.org