Event Manager | Full-Time | Grand River Conference Center

The Event Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned events from advance planning through event completion, including hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising event staff; overseeing building security; and coordinating with local public safety officials to ensure safe and efficient event operations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in a stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting
• 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
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, word processing, and Internet
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers’ license
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of operational characteristics of events
• Ability to identify the needs of users of the facility
• Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)