Festival Manager

Forty8 Live! (www.Forty8Live.com) is one of the largest producers of special events in Arizona that consistently exceeds the expectation. With our ever-growing and impressive roster of over a dozen signature annual events, our reputation is being the innovative leader in providing diverse, unique entertainment opportunities, surpassing the goals of our partners, while cultivating social responsibility & connectivity, driven by an ethos to never be complacent in this journey. Let’s Go!

 

SUMMARY:

 

Primary responsibilities include the creation, planning, and execution of safe profitable events with an emphasis on making the events unique and memorable. Manager will work with Pride Group’s event team to implement the logistical and operational side of all Forty8 Live! events. Their focus will be creating repeatable annual events that will continue to grow year over year while adding new events annually. This role will also lead and oversee a dedicated team with an emphasis on continuing to enhance the Forty8 Live! brand, build and manage events that continue to evolve and grow, and that are profitable.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

1. Identify all aspects of any risk assessment and crisis management planning strategies at all event sites or venues.
2. Staying abreast of industry trends and standards within the event world.
3. Represent and deliver service excellence that is in keeping with the company’s core responsibilities.
4. Weekly in-person meetings with Leadership Team to update and strategize on current events and future opportunities.
5.  Always working to exceed our guest’s and client’s expectations.
6. Manage a calendar of events that enables and anticipates long–term planning and effective event management.
7. Provide post-event reports, analysis, and participant feedback and incorporate lessons learned to take into the future.
8. Talent acquisition and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES: (in no particular order)

 

• Identify all aspects of any risk assessment and crisis management planning strategies at all event sites or venues.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and standards within the event world.
• Represent and deliver service excellence that is in keeping with the company’s core responsibilities.
• Weekly in-person meetings with Leadership Team to update and strategize on current events and future opportunities.
• Manage a calendar of events that enables and anticipates long–term planning and effective event management.
• Provide post-event reports, analysis, and participant feedback and incorporate lessons learned to take into the future.
• Talent acquisition and management.

 

OUR CULTURAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

          

o  Understand and embrace “Why” we do what we do.

o  Lead by example with the desire to make a difference and inspire others

o  Never ever stop learning or gaining knowledge

o  Demonstrate the ability to work within a team 

o  Expect, anticipate and embrace change 

o  Apply energy, enthusiasm & competitive edge in a positive way at all times

o  Force the perpetual development of self and fellow Associates

o  Exhibit strong interpersonal skills – Listen First

o  Take ownership & be accountable

o  Understand that good is the enemy of great

o  Encourage and Engage with creative, constructive & candid feedback

o  Maintain a solid, clean image and endeavor to be what you desire to appear

o  Do everything with Pride (especially when no one is looking) 

o  Preserve your integrity and always keep yourself & Pride Group above reproach 

o  Sustain a work life balance for you and your fellow Associates

o  Be humble as you treat those how you would want to be treated

o  Enjoy and be happy doing what you do and show it in every action

o  Protect our house

Pride Group LLC