Director of Event Services

Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager, the Director of Events leads the strategic planning, budget management, and successful execution of venue events. Leads and mentors event management team members, provides direction, and fosters a collaborative environment to execute events flawlessly.

Requirements

• Leads and manages the event management team's coordinated activities for the venue event.
• Research, review and recommend equipment, materials and supplies required in event services and planning.
• Manages and coordinates outside service needs with food and beverage contractors, decorators, and other vendors.
• Coordinate with the marketing department on all media entry into the building before, during, or immediately following events.
• Prepares Event Services departmental and estimated revenues.
• Represent venue core values and behaviors intended to illustrate positive public relations with patrons and internal staff.
• Work extended/irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Prepares schedules and assigns events to the event managers' team.
• Meet with potential clients, advise on the facility requirements, and negotiate sales of additional services.
• Work with internal service partners to provide quality service to customers.
• Serves as liaison for all facility clients to ensure the highest level of customer service for all external service providers.
• Represents the facility at tradeshows, community events, and industry meetings.
• Manage meetings, tradeshows, conventions, and conferences contracted at the facility.
• Prepares annual budget for department.
• Prepare reports on monthly events for submission to the General Manager and Board of Directors.
• Develop policies and procedures for the Event Services Department and monitor compliance.
• Establish new standards of customer service by working with departments in the facility.