Event Manager

Job Summary

• Communicate all event related info to appropriate departments and staff as well as prepare event data sheets prior to each event for facility personnel


• Direct regular event meetings to discuss upcoming events


• Hire, train, schedule and manage event staff

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with facility staff, service providers and facility users

• Conduct industry related studies and recommend modifications to departmental service delivery methods and operational policies and procedures as appropriate


• Perform other related duties as required

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in event and/or hospitality management or other related field


• Additional years of experience may be substituted for formal education

• Ability to function in fast-paced, constantly changing, high pressure environment


• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD 


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment and convention settings