Description:
The Events Manager is the communication link between management and union regarding events including working with the Event Foreperson to develop the work schedule for the event maintenance workers.
The Events Manager will assist in the oversight of the Production Department, manage aspect of events in the facility from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; coordinate communication between event related staff and delegate assignments through the Event Crew Foreperson; and be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction.
Examples of Duties:
- Prepares, recommends, monitors, and implements production requirements for events;
- With the Event Crew Foreperson, plans, directs, and schedules the activities of the event crew;
- Prepares detailed events sheets that are distributed to the Production Director, Facilities Director, crew foreperson, contractors, and staff in a timely fashion to allow for proper event coordination;
- Maximizes customer service while being conscientious of labor and operation costs;
- Coordinates individual shows and events as needed in collaboration with the Production Director;
- Ensures event contractors are properly informed and scheduled when their services are required for an event; this includes stage workers, security and audio/visual;
- Interacts with all MetraPark departments to advance efficiencies in service and logistics; Working with the Production Director, this position will develop metrics to aid management in evaluating the performance of our team in hosting events; these metrics and the event debriefs will be referenced in production meetings to improve team performance;
- Ensures safety policies and procedures are in place and implemented;
- Ensures emergency planning and procedures are in place;
- Manages program planning, contracting, and event supervision;
- Develops procedures for safety and efficiency of event operations
- Administers event contractors;
- Working with Production Director, develops and implements event debrief procedures;
- Implements procedural or other changes as necessary;
- Works with MontanaFair Coordinator on logistical planning for MontanaFair;
- Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested and authorized;
- Does related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Facility or Event Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or closely related degree; and
- Two (2) years' experience in event production; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling six (6) years.
- Valid Driver's License issued by the State of Montana.
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations;
- Analytical problem-solving skills;
- Strong human relations skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer.