Executive Director

Found in: Talent US 2 C2 - 1 week ago

Cedar Rapids, United States VenuWorks Full time
Description

VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC., is an employee-owned Venue Management Company, located in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids, IA. Our services include, but are not limited to, operations, programming, finance & administration, food & beverage, and sales & marketing. The Cedar Rapids, IA campus of entertainment venues includes the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, a 9,000-seat arena; ImOn Ice Arena, a multipurpose sports and recreation venue; the McGrath Amphitheatre, a community focused site providing live entertainment throughout the summer; and the Paramount Theatre, a 1,690-seat historic theatre.

SUMMARY

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the Cedar Rapids entertainment venues consisting of the Alliant Energy Powerhouse, ImOn Ice, McGrath Amphitheatre, and Paramount Theatre, as well as maintaining direct oversight of the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) locally known as the Cedar Rapids Tourism Office. This position serves as the primary liaison between VenuWorks and all venue and CVB stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide cohesive leadership and direction to all departments and staff.
2. Oversite and administration for each of the venue’s operating units, including; financial management, sales & marketing, operations, programming, and community relations.
3. Oversite and administration of the Cedar Rapids Tourism Office focused on responding to RFP’s and incentivizing meeting planners and governing bodies from across the country to hold their conventions and sporting tournaments in Cedar Rapids through a number of methods including: national marketing campaigns; sales staff travel; familiarization tours; publication of an annual Destination guide; and coordinating local servicing and housing.
4. Administration and oversite of specific plans and programs prescribed by VenuWorks’ corporate direction, to include: Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, quality assurance, operational efficiency, safety/emergency procedures, and crowd control.
5. Research, develop, and maintain relationships with artist agents, artist management as well as local, regional and national promoters.
6. Ensure efficient and effective operation, including capital maintenance and improvement projects.
7. Ensure proper communication between departmental staff, VenuWorks and clients through ongoing verbal and written reports.
8. Initiate and oversee programming for all managed venues including contracting for concerts, conventions and events, receptions and exhibitions.
9. Management of in-house food and beverage operation including, but not limited to, full-service catering and concessions.
10. Responsible for publicly promoting the venues through speaking engagements, media interviews and other public appearances. Represent the business units in a positive manner to the community, convention and hospitality industries, colleges and universities, and other agencies.
11. Complete performance appraisals for direct reports and make salary recommendations.
12. Completing annual reporting and communicating successes to stakeholders and clients.
13. Greet the general public and clients in a courteous manner, directing guests to the appropriate person or area.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor Degree from four-year College or university in applicable discipline and at least five (5) years experience in the management of a similar facility, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Advanced knowledge of current management and leadership principles.
3. Advanced knowledge of the management of applicable events.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of public assembly facility management operations, including fiscal control, policy development, marketing, and event management.

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS

1. Certified Venue Executive (CVE), Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) and/or other similar professional designation preferred.

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