Sales and Events Administrative Assistant

Job Summary:

The Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center is seeking a dynamic Sales and Events Administrative Assistant to join our team.

The hourly rate for this role starts at $22/hour.

The Sales and Events Administrative Assistant should be a highly motivated individual who is eager and ready to accept additional responsibilities when needed. This candidate has a friendly demeanor, the ability to learn new computer programs, the ability to multitask, can complete projects promptly, and is detail-oriented, organized, and diligent. This person should demonstrate exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead intake assignment

• Generating contracts and proposals

• Customer interaction to include in-person, verbal and written communication with a high level and prompt of service

• Communication before, during and post event with pertinent hotel staff

• Maintain files, systems and general office tasks and organization

• Reporting

• Assist in arranging site inspections as needed

• Participate in sales and event meetings

• Enter event details into the system

What are the additional benefits of working at the Hyatt Regency Portland?

• Health Benefits for you and your dependents

• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays

• 401K Plan with Matching Contributions

• Employee Stock Purchase

• Wellbeing Programs

• Tri-Met discount

• Complementary Meals

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Family Bonding Benefits as well as Oregon Paid Leave

• Complimentary hotel nights, friends, and family discounts at Hyatt properties around the world

• Opportunities to participate in our Hyatt Regency HyPride Program

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and teamwork

In 2024, Hyatt Regency Portland received, AAA Four Diamond Award and Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Award. We received recognition for a GBAC Star Accredited Hotel. As a Company we received Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® – FORTUNE and Great Place to Work® –

America’s Best Employers for Diversity – Forbes, and 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials – FORTUNE.

About Hyatt Regency Portland

Being part of the Hyatt Regency Portland family means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together.

Be a part of something bigger. Enjoy life every day. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Love where you work. Join a family that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity and fun, your perfect opportunity. At Hyatt, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our purpose, to care for people so they can be their best .

We welcome colleagues and guests from all over the world and we know that bringing diverse perspectives and underrepresented voices into the conversation strengthens our organization. There is no room for racism, discrimination or hatred of any kind at Hyatt hotels or offices.

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment

• Refined verbal and written communication skill

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and holiday

• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull a moderate amount of weight

• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skill

• Detailed and consistent data entry and software system administration

• Ability to accurately and effectively execute responsibilities within a fast-paced environment both consistently and autonomously

• A positive, outgoing, team oriented and service focused character

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