Golf Jobs in Durham, NC

Event Sales Coordinator- Hope Valley Country Club

Hope Valley Country Club - Durham, NC 27707

Overview

Salary Range $18.00 - $20.00 Position Type Full-Time (More than 30 hours a week)

Description

Established in 2000 and headquartered at our Club Support Center in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company rich in resources and expertise serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the core of everything we do is our commitment to serving people. We have spent more than two decades building a vibrant company culture that delivers the lifestyle, camaraderie, and experiences that members and customers desire and the environment in which our employees will thrive.

Hope Valley Country Club, located in Durham, North Carolina, and managed by Bobby Jones Links, is hiring for an Event Sales Coordinator. Founded in 1926, Hope Valley is an elite private club featuring a classic Donald Ross designed golf course, state-of-the-art tennis facility, resort-style pool complex, and a spacious, welcoming clubhouse offering its members first-class recreation, dining, and programming. Hope Valley is ideally situated in the heart of one of Southeast's most vibrant, exciting areas.

The Event Sales Coordinator plays a key role in fostering a welcoming, vibrant club culture by planning and executing engaging member events, supporting clear communication, and collaborating on food and beverage offerings that enhance the member experience. This position serves as a connector between members, committees, and departments, ensuring a consistent, positive experience across all club facilities while supporting member satisfaction and retention.

Responsibilities of the Event Sales Coordinator at Hope Valley Country Club include:

• Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for members and guests across all club facilities
• Organize and support all in-house member events, including mixers, tournaments, dining events, and social activities
• Actively manage and respond to member feedback to enhance the overall club and dining experience
• Support member retention efforts through thoughtful engagement and personalized interactions
• Develop, plan, and execute in-house member events that build community and reflect member interests
• Be present at member events to welcome attendees, assist with logistics, and serve as a club ambassador
• Coordinate event details with internal teams to ensure seamless execution
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage team on menu development for member events, dining promotions, and special club functions
• Assist in conceptualizing event menus that align with member preferences, seasonal offerings, and club standards
• Gather and relay member feedback related to menus, pricing, and dining experiences to support continuous improvement
• Support tastings, menu presentations, and approvals as needed
• Serve as a primary point of contact for member inquiries related to events, dining events, and engagement initiatives
• Relay member feedback and insights to leadership and relevant departments
• Act as liaison for the Experience Committee, supporting communication and collaboration
• Work closely with Department Heads, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Events, Golf Operations, and House Committees
• Ensure alignment across departments and help streamline communication efforts
• Assist with membership promotions, dining promotions, and communication campaigns through the club website, app, and newsletter
• Support digital communication efforts with clear, engaging, news-style writing
• Assist with content creation, organization, and scheduling across social media platforms
• Support engagement and community-building through consistent and thoughtful posting, including food-and-beverage-focused content

Qualifications

• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trusted relationships and professionally navigate a wide range of member personalities
• Communication Skills: Proficiency in news-style writing, digital content creation, and clear verbal communication with members and teammates
• Food & Beverage Awareness: Understanding of hospitality service standards, menu concepts, and member dining expectations
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with CRM systems, club management software, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Canva
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred in hospitality management, business, communications, or a related field