Sr. Event Manager| PPL Center

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Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States teamworkonline Full time

Overview

The Sr. Event Manager (SEM) is a consummate team player who will manage every aspect of touring events at the facility from the advance planning stages through the end of the event. The SEM will also book or arrange for other revenue producing events at the facility. The SEM will be the lead for the Event Department, overseeing the Event Manager and occasionally hires, trains, schedules and supervises all event staff in conjunction with the Event Manager. The SEM will interact with local public safety officials to ensure events run smoothly; coordinate communication between event staff and delegate assignments; be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee experience exceeds expectations.

This role will pay a salary of $55,000 to $65,000.

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).

job expires 4/30/2024

Responsibilities

  • Oversight and ownership of all front of house, back of house and security matters for Events
  • Create event layouts using AutoCAD or similar program
  • Address and recommend actions on relevant personnel matters
  • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
  • Develop and implements programs, policies, and procedures for the facility
  • Develop or directs the development and preparation of comprehensive management reports and manuals (i.e. Event Handbook, Promoter Guide, Tech Packet, Booking Policies, Fire Code Rules & Regulations, etc...)
  • Participate and lead various interdepartmental project groups, special projects, and task forces
  • Represent the AGM and/or VP/GM as needed at various meetings.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, facility stakeholders and facility users
  • Plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates
  • Provide leadership for event personnel
  • Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
  • Work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays as needed
  • Complete all duties with a customer service focus through teamwork and dedication
  • Advance of events/shows
  • Assist in the preparation of building to meet the requirements of upcoming events/shows
  • Assist with the completion of pre-show event financial estimates
  • Assist with the completion of post-show event settlements
  • Advise lessees on services available from independent contractors for events
  • In conjuction with Event Manager(s), recruit, train, schedule and handle timesheets for payroll of event staff
  • Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels
  • Coordinate communication between building staff and show staff during load in and load out
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees, employees, municipal officials, service contractors, etc...
  • Investigate and resolve event-related complaints in a professional manner ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Inform/train all staff on customer service program, ensuring proper and constant execution
  • Make hospitality arrangements as needed
  • Communicate with municipal officials, including police, fire and medical services, event staff and public to ensure security of patrons and events run smoothly
  • Review emergency planning procedures with all events staff for each event
  • Create and distribute detailed data sheets prior to every assigned event
  • Coordinate with Finance/Payroll as needed to ensure event staff and other applicable parties are paid properly
  • Coordinate service needs with Food and Beverage department as needed
  • Routinely serve as Manager on Duty
  • Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in a stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting that includes concerts, family shows and other touring events
  • Bachelor's degree or better from an accredited college/university with major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, business management, marketing or related field
  • Additional years of experience may be substituted for formal education, licenses or certificate
  • Must have computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, AUTOCAD/Vector Works or similar and internet software
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current CPR certificate
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers' license
  • Knowledge of Public Assembly facility management
  • Knowledge of Operational characteristics of events
  • Ability to identify and predict the needs of users of the facility
  • Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques
  • Knowledge of customer service practices
  • Knowledge of principles of supervision and training
  • Demonstrated familiarity with facility use contracts
  • Knowledge of fire and public safety regulations
  • Knowledge of A/V equipment and electronic systems in public assembly facilities
  • Experience with budget preparation and control
  • Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings
  • Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local regulations

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