Business Development Assistant (Rental Events)
Job Description
Business Development Assistant to support rental event booking and day-to-day coordination at New World Center in Miami.
Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for new rental inquiries, handling email and phone responses professionally and promptly
- Support initial screenings of prospective events to help determine feasibility
- Assist departmental colleagues by responding to requests for information from prospective clients
- Compile and distribute weekly status reports covering event inquiries
- Maintain a checklist for client-required documentation and payment, including follow-up support as needed
- Help the Director compile and review monthly reports
- Assist with coordinating client site visits
- Coordinate staff meals on event days as needed
- Provide on-site support during client events as schedules permit
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Degree or GED
- Minimum 1 year experience; 1 to 2 years preferred in an administrative, customer service, or event-related role, with equivalent education and experience considered
- Exceptional organization and high attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in English required; Spanish fluency desired
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with CRM or event management software is a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects at the same time
- Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strong commitment to excellent customer service
- Passion for the mission of New World Symphony and commitment to values of community, respect, excellence, accountability, and trust
- Ability to work in person at NWC for some meetings and events
- Flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as needed by event schedules
Job Details
- Location: Miami, FL (onsite)
- Job type: Part time
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- CRM
- Event management software