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Event Manager| Waterloo Convention Center

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The Event Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; supervise all event staff; ensure events run smoothly; be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience.

 

This role will pay a salary of $40,000 to $50,000.

 

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

 

  • Review contracts as created by the Sales Team to build a preliminary knowledge of assigned events
  • Complete all duties with a customer service focused mindset to ensure client satisfaction while working within the parameters of the facility, staff, and available offerings
  • Communicate with clients in a clear, concise, and timely manner to fully understand the details and needs of an event acting as a liaison between them and the facility
  • Sell A/V, Catering, Decor, Equipment, and Staffing options to client to meet the event requirements
  • Evaluate the event with the client to identify challenges, find solutions, and look for ways to resolve any potential issues that could arise during an event
  • Create and distribute event documents to staff, and notifying staff as updates are made
  • Submit requests for equipment, staffing, and special event needs to staff to ensure event needs are met
  • Work with Operations team to properly prepare the space sets
  • Assist in the preparation of building to meet the requirements of upcoming events/shows
  • Prepare pre and post event invoice documents to meet payment schedules
  • Oversee event staff and provide leadership during event ensure smooth event execution
  • Investigate and resolve event-related complaints in a professional manner ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Manage the event functions from pre-event move-in through move-out
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, part-time staff, contractors, and guests
  • Willing to work a flexible schedule, including late nights, early mornings, weekends & holidays as needed
  • Serve as Manager on Duty as scheduled to support the Event Management Team
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

 

  • At least three (3) 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. Major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, business, or related field may be considered in place of experience
  • Strong professional oral and written communication skills in English, bilingual in Spanish is always advantageous
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and cloud based systems at an proficient to advanced level
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers’ license with source of reliable transportation 
  • Ability to identify and act on the needs of facility clients and guests
  • Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques
  • High level of customer service practices and experience
  • Managerial skills in regards to overseeing staff and understanding event staffing needs
  • Familiarity with reading and executing contracts
  • Working knowledge of fire and public safety regulations
  • A/V equipment and electronic systems experience preferred but not required
  • Recognize and understand terminology commonly used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings
  • Willingness to work long shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as events require

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