Event Manager(Entertainment)-$32/hr-Temp-Onsite LA

Payrate: $32/hr
Fully Onsite Los Angeles, CA (90038)
Overtime possibility. 3-6 month contract to hire possible

**This candidate would be working at movie premieres and would need to be able to be fully onsite at the location listed above.
**This candidate should have extensive experience working with venu selection, catering operations and budgeting.
Budgeting would include building the actual budget within Excel.

Top skills:

-Event experience (entertainment industry required)
-Ability to multitask and work on these events
-Problem solver
-Excel experience is required this person would be doing budget analysis

Job Summary
Responsible for event planning and organization/management, logistics oversight, promote value added opportunities, and communications.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners and leverage these relationships to deliver client with an innovative and memorable event
Responsible for all logistic coordination
Responsible for liaising with clients concurrently to ensure expectations are realized
Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts
Serve as liaison between the client and all internal/external partners
Provide accurate and timely information to clients, vendors, and meeting planners
Liaising and negotiating with vendors
Obtain permitting when applicable
Prepare detailed event reports, along with cost & margin projections
Plan and coordinate pre and/or postproduction meetings to ensure partners are aligned with scope of work / event
Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to achieve the department’s, and the company’s financial goals
Make sure all details of events are properly planned and executed
Ensure working budgets are met when administering Change Orders, further assisting clients with cost details
Oversee applicable Change Orders and ensure payment schedules are met
Oversee the day-to-day operations of all assigned events
Work closely with on lot departments (Security, Janitorial, Fire, Hospital, Grips, Set Lighting, etc.)
Establish strong relationships with outside vendors to fulfill event needs
Accurately track and record event spending while facilitating timely billing
Work all hours assigned, including weekends and holidays if necessary

Qualifications/skills
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in event planning and execution
Desired Skills:
Strong proficiency in all Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong Event Planning skills
Good leadership skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organizational and time management skills. Multi-tasker.
Proven success in developing client relationships and managing client expectations
Team oriented: proven success working in a team environment, and willing to assist others as needed
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage several projects concurrently
Keen understanding of budgeting and financial management
Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, and weekends when needed

Desired Skills and Experience

Payrate: $32/hr
Fully Onsite Los Angeles, CA (90038)
Overtime possibility. 3-6 month contract to hire possible

**This candidate would be working at movie premieres and would need to be able to be fully onsite at the location listed above.
**This candidate should have extensive experience working with venu selection, catering operations and budgeting.
Budgeting would include building the actual budget within Excel.

Top skills:

-Event experience (entertainment industry required)
-Ability to multitask and work on these events
-Problem solver
-Excel experience is required this person would be doing budget analysis

Job Summary
Responsible for event planning and organization/management, logistics oversight, promote value added opportunities, and communications.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners and leverage these relationships to deliver client with an innovative and memorable event
Responsible for all logistic coordination
Responsible for liaising with clients concurrently to ensure expectations are realized
Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts
Serve as liaison between the client and all internal/external partners
Provide accurate and timely information to clients, vendors, and meeting planners
Liaising and negotiating with vendors
Obtain permitting when applicable
Prepare detailed event reports, along with cost & margin projections
Plan and coordinate pre and/or postproduction meetings to ensure partners are aligned with scope of work / event
Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to achieve the department’s, and the company’s financial goals
Make sure all details of events are properly planned and executed
Ensure working budgets are met when administering Change Orders, further assisting clients with cost details
Oversee applicable Change Orders and ensure payment schedules are met
Oversee the day-to-day operations of all assigned events
Work closely with on lot departments (Security, Janitorial, Fire, Hospital, Grips, Set Lighting, etc.)
Establish strong relationships with outside vendors to fulfill event needs
Accurately track and record event spending while facilitating timely billing
Work all hours assigned, including weekends and holidays if necessary

Qualifications/skills
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in event planning and execution
Desired Skills:
Strong proficiency in all Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong Event Planning skills
Good leadership skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organizational and time management skills. Multi-tasker.
Proven success in developing client relationships and managing client expectations
Team oriented: proven success working in a team environment, and willing to assist others as needed
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage several projects concurrently
Keen understanding of budgeting and financial management
Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, and weekends when needed
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