30 Event Management jobs in Nashville

• Develop innovative and appealing menus tailored to client preferences, dietary needs, and event themes.
• Oversee all aspects of the catering operation, including food preparation, presentation, and service delivery.
• Manage kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, providing guidance and training.
• Ensure adherence to all food safety and sanitation standards, including HACCP principles.
• Procure high-quality ingredients and manage inventory efficiently to control costs.
• Collaborate with event planners and clients to understand their specific catering requirements and deliver exceptional experiences.
• Supervise on-site catering execution, ensuring smooth service flow and client satisfaction.
• Manage catering budgets, monitor expenses, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery of goods.
• Stay updated on current culinary trends and techniques to continuously enhance offerings.
• Ensure proper setup and breakdown of catering stations and equipment.
• Uphold the company's reputation for excellence in event catering.

• Proven experience as a Head Caterer, Executive Chef, or Senior Catering Manager.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, flavor profiles, and presentation styles.
• Expertise in menu planning, costing, and inventory management.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Creative flair and a passion for exceptional food and service.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by event schedules.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a high-volume catering environment is essential.

Southwest Value Partners (SWVP), a privately held real estate investment company, is seeking a talented Senior Manager of Event Services to join its Operations Team. SWVP invests in institutional quality real estate in growth markets throughout the United States. SWVP has a disciplined and high energy approach to asset acquisition, operating execution, value creation, asset disposition, and development.

The Senior Manager of Event Services is responsible for directing and facilitating all campus event activities in conjunction with internal teams, property management, and third-party providers to ensure seamless, high-quality experiences from planning through execution. Serves as the primary liaison for clients and stakeholders, overseeing event logistics, vendor coordination, and hospitality to support strategic use of campus spaces.

The environment at SWVP is fast-paced and dynamic, and the Senior Manager of Event Services needs to work well both independently and in a group setting. The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate planning and execution of a wide variety of campus events, including corporate activations, private functions, and public-facing programs (e.g., outdoor concerts, movies in the park, farmers markets, wine festivals, etc.).
• Oversee on-site event operations including logistics, hospitality, technical services, and backstage coordination to ensure smooth and professional delivery from setup through teardown.
• Coordinate closely with property management to communicate event schedules and impacts to tenants; maintain a master event calendar and proactively share relevant updates.
• Serve as primary point of contact for event clients, vendors, and campus partners to align on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage signage, cleanliness, and overall event site readiness across all activation areas including the lawn, landing, and surrounding campus spaces.
• Resolve escalated guest concerns with professionalism and a solution-oriented approach.
• Manage event-related expenses and coordinate cost recoveries, including billing back sponsors and tenants, to ensure accurate financial tracking and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with local permitting, insurance (e.g., COIs), and safety protocols; manage all necessary documentation, agreements, and vendor credentials.
• Arrange for supplemental equipment and services as needed, including rentals, security, janitorial support, and utility coordination.
• Direct event staffing and support teams during high-profile or large-scale events, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and executed.
• Assess post-event outcomes and implement continuous improvement strategies for future activations.
• Represent Nashville Yards in meetings, events, and industry associations, promoting the development and enhancing its reputation as a premier destination in Nashville.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Real Estate Management or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive management-level experience in event operations management, preferably in mixed-use commercial real estate, hospitality, or venue management industries, including supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of vendor coordination, permit processes, facility usage agreements, and event compliance requirements.
• Strategic and solutions-oriented thinker with a proven ability to assess complex challenges, identify opportunities, and implement innovative strategies that drive operational success and revenue growth.
• Proven track record of contributing to and executing large-scale operations, teams, and projects with successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex event logistics in a dynamic, high-profile environment.
• Proficient with MS office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to assume a high level of responsibility.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, accurate, reliable and flexible.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with a diverse group of business individuals within the company, and interface confidently with people outside the company.

• Generous medical, dental, and vision available first of the month following hire date, includes FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits
• 401k Matching
• Employee Discount Programs
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 11 paid holidays

Employment Type: Hourly

Hourly Rate: $17

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Plaza Mariachi Music City is looking for a motivated individual to be part of making our unique cultural event center more eventful! We are seeking a team player that can help coordinate our events that vary in size and audience by researching, booking and organizing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Floor Manager with closing registers
• Answering phone calls
• Handle customer complaints
• Take Table Reservations
• Sell VIP Tables
• Sell Plaza Mariachi Memberships
• Take customer surveys
• Assist with concept design, planning, logistics and execution of on-site events
• Assist with coordination of vendors
• Assist with creative marketing and communications strategies to assist with events
• Research and book artists on a given budget

• High energy, fun and creative. Self-starter, inspired by ideas but team oriented.
• Experience with large scale live-events or other on-site activities, ranging from but not limited to: festivals, weddings, corporate gatherings, concerts, field trips
• Strong organizational skills, goal and deadline oriented.
• Strong communications skills. Able to articulate ideas easily, express self fluidly and capture others' ideas even more easily. Good writing skills
• Experience with Microsoft; such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word

• Outcome driven
• Bilingual in Spanish is required

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a Event Planning Coordinator in Nashville, TN . 

In this position, you will coordinate logistics for major fundraising events, in person events. Responsibilities will also include organizing and motivating volunteers, assisting with logistics of auxiliary fundraising events, coordinating event administration, schedules, and meetings; controlling inventory/implementation of marketing, presentation, or fundraising materials, and preparing financial or operations reports.

You will also be responsible for ensuring sponsorship fulfillment of benefits, securing, and coordinating all vendor relationships, and ensuring Association policies and procedures for events are followed.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

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Some of your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Coordinate and collaborate with vendors or volunteers to execute logistics for a large fundraising event or multiple smaller events such as Heart Walk, Go Red for Women Luncheon, and Heart Ball, including infrastructure, lighting, sound, food, and beverage, etc.
• Prepare, edit and maintain fundraising materials and presentations as well as event collateral and marketing material.
• Coordinate the vendor contract process for assigned events to ensure that each site is following American Heart Association best practices, guidelines, and procedures. Track vendors’ adherence to contractual obligations and perform as agreed upon. Coordinate logistics for auxiliary events.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to conduct core events (Heart Walk, Go Red for Women Luncheon, Heart Ball and Cycle Nation) including volunteer/speaker coordination, production support, technical guidance, and coordination with communications to conduct successful events. Pre and post events also apply.
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to the latest policies and practices of the Association as they relate to fiscal and event financials.  Ensure expenses for events are coordinated with the Data Specialist Team. Monitor event budget. Coordinate and track invoicing, expenses, and peripheral accounts for event. Prepare and distribute reports as requested.
• Prepare and communicate schedules and meetings, and ensure deadlines are met.  Ensure markets are meeting deadlines for successful event production.
• Train volunteers and run assignments on-site during event. Act as volunteer liaison.
• Travel will be required to events in assigned territory.

In this role, you will report to the VP of Development and will work with a team of fundraisers to lead logistics for events in Nashville, Wilson County and Rutherford County.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years minimum of prior relevant experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization of workflow and calendars, verbal, and non-verbal communication with highly effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and develop solutions for effective decision making.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and handle multiple tasks while managing multiple territories simultaneously.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook).
• Ability to work outside of standard hours which may involve some evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability and willingness to travel periodically throughout assigned geographical territory.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position. 
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

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In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• One (1) to three (3) years' experience preferred with one (1) year of convention center, conference center, or hotel event coordination or convention service work or any combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements
• Knowledge of coordination/service techniques for meetings, banquets, special events, and public functions & strong computer skills required
• Prior AutoCAD experience a plus

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage available
• Life insurance and Supplemental Life
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free on-site parking
• Free MTA bus pass
• Sick & Vacation Leave

Store - NASH-BELLEVUE, TN

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events (including kids birthday parties) within a Michaels store to provide a stress-free, fun, and engaging experience for guests. Deliver friendly customer service by helping customers shop at our store and find what they’re looking for. Ensure all customers receive a fast and friendly checkout experience. Complete operational tasks including truck unload, merchandise duties, and maintaining store recovery standards as needed to deliver our Brand Promises.

Event Coordination

• Plan and coordinate multiple events at once including children’s birthday parties and other craft classes or events.

• Engage with clients of all ages, from 4 to 94+, by creating an environment of fun and creativity.

• Demonstrate and instruct party participants in the completion of craft projects, perform face painting and other activities.

• Facilitate and implement party add-ons such as goody bags, balloons, etc. to company standards.

• Communicate events with clients and store team members.

• Complete administrative tasks such as answering emails, making phone calls, and completing paperwork as needed.

• Adjust plans and events based on client’s feedback and needs.

• Create backup or emergency plans to be executed as needed.

• Ensure client satisfaction for scheduled events.

• Uphold the company’s cleanliness and safety standards. Set up, break down, and clean before and after each event.

Customer Experience

• Help customers shop, locate products, and provide them with solutions.

• Provide fast and friendly check out experience.

• Engage customers on benefits of Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards and complete enrollments.

• Educate customer on Voice of Customer (VOC) survey.

• Assist with Omni channel processes, including Buy Online Pickup in Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS)

• Participate in the truck un-load, stocking and planogram (POGs) processes.

• Complete merchandise recovery and maintenance.

• Perform Store in Stock Optimization (SISO) and AD set duties as assigned.

• Support shrink and safety programs

• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; execute Company policies and standards.

• Interact with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remain positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promote commitment to the organization’s vision and values; project a positive image and serve as a role model for other Team Members

• Cross trained in Custom Framing selling and production.

• Participate in daily store cleanliness activities including (but not limited to) sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and maintaining cleanliness of restrooms

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

• Energetic and enthusiastic and personality.

• The ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others, including guests of all ages and co-workers, are essential functions of the job.

• Must have excellent people skills.

• Must have experience working with children and children’s events.

• Must have good communication skills including written, verbal, and nonverbal communication as well as listening skills.

• Must have organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and creative problem-solving skills.

• Retail and/or customer service experience required

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time.

• Ability to move throughout the store.

• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching.

• Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment

• If you need help performing these essential functions of your job, please contact your supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation is available.

• Public retail store setting taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work if assigned to retrieve shopping carts or while unloading trucks; Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press; work hours include nights, weekends, and early mornings

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc, our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity . As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com ( and Michaels.ca . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels ( , a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit 

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com .

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all c ustomers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at -MICHAEL).

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Store - NASH-THOMPSON, TN

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events (including kids birthday parties) within a Michaels store to provide a stress-free, fun, and engaging experience for guests. Deliver friendly customer service by helping customers shop at our store and find what they're looking for. Ensure all customers receive a fast and friendly checkout experience. Complete operational tasks including truck unload, merchandise duties, and maintaining store recovery standards as needed to deliver our Brand Promises.

Event Coordination

• Plan and coordinate multiple events at once including children's birthday parties and other craft classes or events.
• Engage with clients of all ages, from 4 to 94+, by creating an environment of fun and creativity.
• Demonstrate and instruct party participants in the completion of craft projects, perform face painting and other activities.
• Facilitate and implement party add-ons such as goody bags, balloons, etc. to company standards.
• Communicate events with clients and store team members.
• Complete administrative tasks such as answering emails, making phone calls, and completing paperwork as needed.
• Adjust plans and events based on client's feedback and needs.
• Create backup or emergency plans to be executed as needed.
• Ensure client satisfaction for scheduled events.
• Uphold the company's cleanliness and safety standards. Set up, break down, and clean before and after each event.

• Help customers shop, locate products, and provide them with solutions.
• Provide fast and friendly check out experience.
• Engage customers on benefits of Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards and complete enrollments.
• Educate customer on Voice of Customer (VOC) survey.
• Assist with Omni channel processes, including Buy Online Pickup in Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS)
• Participate in the truck un-load, stocking and planogram (POGs) processes.
• Complete merchandise recovery and maintenance.
• Perform Store in Stock Optimization (SISO) and AD set duties as assigned.
• Support shrink and safety programs
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; execute Company policies and standards.
• Interact with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remain positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promote commitment to the organization's vision and values; project a positive image and serve as a role model for other Team Members
• Cross trained in Custom Framing selling and production.
• Participate in daily store cleanliness activities including (but not limited to) sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and maintaining cleanliness of restrooms

• Energetic and enthusiastic and personality.
• The ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others, including guests of all ages and co-workers, are essential functions of the job.
• Must have excellent people skills.
• Must have experience working with children and children's events.
• Must have good communication skills including written, verbal, and nonverbal communication as well as listening skills.
• Must have organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Retail and/or customer service experience required

• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout the store.
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching.
• Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment
• If you need help performing these essential functions of your job, please contact your supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation is available.

• Public retail store setting taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work if assigned to retrieve shopping carts or while unloading trucks; Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press; work hours include nights, weekends, and early mornings