Events Support Specialist

World Travel Holdings is seeking an Events Support Specialist for the B2B division--- Dream Vacations and CruiseOne located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The Events Support Specialist is a critical administrative role responsible for the execution of training initiatives and events in support of our franchisees. 

About World Travel Holdings
World Travel Holdings is the nation’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company with a portfolio of nearly 40 diverse brands. In addition to owning some of the largest brands distributing cruises, villas, resort vacations, car rentals, resort day passes and luxury travel services, World Travel Holdings has a vast portfolio of private-label partnerships comprised of top leisure travel providers, including almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations. The company also operates a top-rated travel agency franchise and is consistently recognized as an industry leader in employee engagement and work-at-home employment. Its global presence includes operating multiple cruise brands in the United Kingdom. World Travel Holdings has offices in Wakefield, Mass.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and Chorley, England. For more information, visit WorldTravelHoldings.com.

• Assist with event planning to include agenda, schedule, sponsorships, securing space, F&B, rooming lists, transportation, and all travel relative to training classes and corporate events
• Provide onsite support and coordinate ship inspections, Seminars at Sea, FAMS, and other special events 
• Assist with training class administration including but not limited to account creations, training assignments, surveys, LMS management, and email communication
• Print and prepare name badges, tent cards, handouts and giveaways needed for training classes and corporate events
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of any in-office event catering and/or decorating
• Schedule and host quarterly webinars with travel industry partners
• Utilize a 3^rd party tool software to brand and manage all components leading up to each event
• Partner with internal departments and event sponsors to gather assets or promotional materials needed for events
• Post and maintain events communication on our intranet
• Survey all participants after each event to determine ways to enhance the future experience
• Develop and implement best practices for event planning to improve organizational efficiency
• Participate in or lead special projects as directed by management
• Other tasks as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, communications, or related field with 1+ years of work experience planning events
• Available to work full-time, Monday-Friday and at least 1 Saturday per month
• Flexibility to travel up to 25% and provide onsite support at events
• Excellent and proven written and verbal communication skills
• Must be analytical and detail oriented
• Extremely well-organized and able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Prior experience with event planning software and learning management systems a plus
• Experience and knowledge of the Cruise/Travel Industry preferred, but not required