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Coord-Events
Role summary
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The Events Coordinator supports the planning and delivery of meetings, weddings, conferences and resort functions. Requirements typically include hospitality or events experience, strong organization, excellent communication, attention to detail and confidence working with guests, suppliers and internal departments. Familiarity with event-planning systems, Microsoft Office and budgeting is useful. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate timelines, prepare function details, communicate changes clearly, assist with setup and breakdown, resolve issues promptly and maintain Marriott service standards. Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve evenings, weekends, public holidays and changing priorities in a busy all-inclusive resort environment.
Can I work in Barbados?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Strict local-first test; nationals of Belize, Dominica and St Vincent need no permit since October 2025.
Official source: Barbados Immigration Department: work permits. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Barbados
Usual for Barbados, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Rarely; specialists may get it |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals |
| Flights | Specialists only |
| Service charge | 10%, shared by points under the union agreement |
| Contract | Up to 3 years |
| Leave | 3 weeks |
| Income tax | 0% to BBD 25,000, then 11.5% and 27.5%, plus about 11% social |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Tamarind Barbados An Autograph Collection All Incl Resort
Tamarind Barbados, part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, is an upscale beachfront resort on the west coast of Barbados. The property combines a relaxed Caribbean setting with personalized service, restaurants, bars, water activities and facilities for weddings, meetings and social events. As an all-inclusive resort, it serves both international visitors and local guests while offering accommodation, dining and leisure experiences in one destination. Autograph Collection hotels are known for having distinctive character rather than a standardized design, so Tamarind reflects the island’s natural beauty and easygoing atmosphere. Employees work within Marriott’s international hospitality framework and are generally expected to deliver warm, professional service, collaborate across departments and create memorable guest experiences. Event-related staff support the resort’s group business, celebrations and special occasions.