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Special Events Coordinator - Borgata

MGM Resorts International

Multiple$196K/yr$426K/yr· $286K/yr med.Full-timePosted Posted 20 Days Ago

About the Role

Atlantic City, New Jersey The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests. THE JOB: As the Special Events Coordinator, you will play a key role in bringing memorable experiences to life—supporting the planning, coordination, and seamless execution of exciting events and promotional campaigns that captivate and engage our audience. THE DAY-TO-DAY: Support the overall planning, coordination, and execution of all events and promotions; coordinate assistance from other departments, such as PBX, Engineering, Sign Shop, etc., as necessary Compose event and promotion-related communications, including guest letters, property wide memos, event fact sheets and all property event and promotion collateral Research, develop and manage relationships with vendors/entertainment to ensure all prerequisites are met during the events and promotions Create rules for all events and promotions; seek approval from Compliance, Legal and Marketing teams as appropriate Recommend gifts for events/promotions and schedules, prepare gift presentations Process payments for vendors and event/promotion collateral, including creating check requisitions and purchase requisitions for approval and ensure payment is received Attend events and promotions to ensure all details are attended to and serve as the point of contact for any potential issues THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: High School Diploma or GED Required 1+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in Special Events or a related field Required Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays Required THE PERKS & BENEFITS: Free meals in our employee dining room Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and menta

Application Preparation

All certifications

Licensing Requirements

New Jersey
NJ Casino Employee Registration (CER)
Required for most gaming-floor employees in Atlantic City. Includes criminal background check, financial history review, and fingerprinting through the NJDGE.
$200–$400412 week process
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FBI Background Check / Fingerprinting
Live-scan fingerprinting submitted to FBI. Required before most state gaming licenses are issued.
$40–$9026 week process

Note: NJ has one of the most rigorous licensing processes in the US. A Casino Employee Registration is the standard credential for most gaming-floor workers. Key employees and casino service industry employees need full licenses.

Strengthen Your Resume

  • Quantify scope: total staff managed, P&L responsibility range, and property gross gaming revenue
  • List all gaming jurisdictions you have operated in — multi-state experience commands premium pay
  • Include specific operational KPIs: table hold %, slot handle per unit, labor cost %
  • Note any regulatory agency or tribal gaming commission board-level relationships

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Job Details

EmployerMGM Resorts International
LocationMultiple
Categoryexecutive
TypeFull-time
Typical PayNot listed · est.
$196K/yr
25th
$286K/yr
median
$426K/yr
75th
Matched to: Chief Operating Officer
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