Event Manager

Job Summary

The Event Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; hire, train, schedule and supervise all event staff; oversee building security and interact with local public safety officials to ensure events run smoothly; coordinate communication between event staff/security and delegate assignments; be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, business, or related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers’ license
• Ability to identify the needs of users of the facility
• Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, scheduling, and training employees
• Knowledge of fire and public safety regulations
• Experience with budget preparation and control
• Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred but not required