Convention Services Specialist

Cherokee Nation Businesses
Cherokee Nation Businesses

Catoosa, OK, USA

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

Reserve conference rooms and coordinate services for groups and organizations holding meetings, conventions and other events on hotel/casino grounds. Organize banquet or catering services, reserve audio visual equipment and plan any changes to the configuration of the event space.


Do you like jobs that rock? Are you fun and highly motivated? Do you like to take on team-based challenges and deliver high-quality work? If so, then you may be a great candidate for our Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa team!

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is Oklahoma’s premier gaming and resort destination. This award-winning resort features 2,600+ electronic, poker and table games, 35,000+ square feet of ultramodern meeting and convention space, an 18-hole championship golf course, multiple food and entertainment venues, and a 2,700-seat event center. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is the flag ship of Cherokee Nation Businesses’ hospitality division.

Here's what awaits you:

  • Health & Wellness: Choose from top-notch health plans, 24/7 Telemedicine access, and on-site health clinics (at select locations).

  • Financial Security: Grow your future with a generous 401(k) match and paid vacation, sick time, bereavement, and holidays.

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible spending accounts, maternity/paternity leave, and voluntary benefits for added peace of mind.

  • And More: Earn incentives based on performance, refer friends and get rewarded, and enjoy discounts and holiday appreciation gifts.


Immerse Yourself in World-Class Hospitality with Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Thrill, excitement, and entertainment await at Cherokee Nation Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful tribal businesses in the country. As the gaming and hospitality business of the Cherokee Nation, CNE owns and operate a diverse portfolio of leading brands, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, nine Cherokee Casinos across Northeastern Oklahoma, and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss.

Step into a world of possibilities:

  • Gain experience delivering exhilarating gaming across electronic games, table games, and poker rooms.

  • Help deliver legendary live entertainment from national and local acts at iconic venues like Hard Rock Live.

  • Master your culinary craft at our diverse restaurants, from casual to upscale dining. Deliver smiles and unforgettable experiences, becoming a master of guest service and table-side magic.

  • Help guests unwind in luxurious hotel accommodations and world-class amenities like pools, cabanas, and golf courses.

More than just entertainment, we are committed to the well-being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home. We offer exceptional career opportunities with competitive benefits and a chance to be part of something truly special.

Company:Cherokee Nation Entertainment


Ready to help bring memorable events to life? In this role, you’ll coordinate meetings, conventions, banquets, and catering services while working closely with clients and hotel teams to ensure every event runs smoothly from start to finish.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years worked in related field. 3 years’ experience in group/event planning and/related sales at a facility close to 35,000 square feet and 400 hotel rooms.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Must be able to apply, receive and maintain an Oklahoma Gaming License, Oklahoma Liquor License and an Oklahoma Health Card.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work weekends.
  • Must possess management skills
  • Must possess a high level of attention to detail


WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work involves some exposure to physical risks such as traveling across slick, wet surfaces in the back of the house. Involves physical strains such as walking or standing for extended periods of time. Work will involve mental and visual efforts due to the nature of job. Work is generally performed in a climate-controlled environment but may involve exposure to crowd noise and smoke.


  • Assists group meeting planner in design of menus, recreation and entertainment based on group budget.
  • Accountable for the successful and coordination of all requirements of a group.
  • Acts as a hotel contact to the group meeting planner to ensure maximum efficiency of the property and group satisfaction.
  • Writes and distributes resumes detailing requirements to the appropriate department.
  • Solicits and books catering only business as well as groups with a limited number of hotel rooms.
  • Greets meeting planner upon arrival on property to ensure smooth check-in for groups.
  • Conducts exit interviews and request re-books.
  • Communicates any group challenges to the appropriate staff member.
  • Compiles all cancellation/attrition charges of groups.
  • Reviews meeting space allocation to maximize revenue.
  • Acts as a liaison between the sales and operations department of the hotel to ensure a successful event for the clients and all of the client’s needs are met and communicated accurately and efficiently to all departments of the hotel.
  • Compiles all Banquet Event Orders and group resumes for above groups.
  • Coordinates all audiovisual requirements of the client and ensures that proper equipment is ordered.
  • Greets all clients as they arrive at the hotel to ensure that they have all required items.
  • Participates in weekly sales meetings and operations meetings to communicate the upcoming group’s needs.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

  • Lead and/or guide the work of other employees.