Event Manager

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LEGENDS GLOBAL, the leader in privately managed public facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for an Event Manager at LEGENDS GLOBAL Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. This position reports directly to the Director of Events.

COMPENSATION

Annual Salary Range $92,000.00 to $95,000.00

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents

Employer 401K match

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing event logistics from start (advancing show) to finish (load-out; event settlement). Function as facility liaison to promoters and clients. Manage, coordinate, and plan all aspects of events primarily concerts, also community & corporate events, family shows, and sporting events. Provide on-site supervision of events and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as facility liaison to promoters and clients and work with them to understand expectations of successful event.
• Establish event needs based on promoter and client expectations.
• Lead regular Event Production meetings to discuss upcoming events with internal departments and ensure preparations and plans for execution are aligned across all departments, including proper staffing levels. Communicate staffing and logistical to outside agencies and vendors.
• Conducts site tours of facility to prospective and/or booked clients.
• Prepare floor plans, seating and event diagrams using AutoCAD.
• Ensure proper execution of staffing deployments, equipment rentals, house logistics and other event needs to meet promoter and client expectations.
• Prepare event and labor estimates based on event needs and promoter/client requests.
• Ensure contractual obligations and policies are maintained.
• Oversees SEIU, IATSE 107 and 784 union crew members, and contractors to ensure satisfactory work and compliance with ASM Global standards as directed while ensuring adherence to contractual agreements, CBAs, OSHA and any other applicable safety codes.
• Work with finance department on timely and accurate event settlements.
• Executes administrative tasks for the planning of a successful event (work orders, floor plans, event report and final invoicing).
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures, checklists, and training manuals for areas of oversight.
• Assists department and organization with various projects and special assignments, including activations, concerts, sports, private and corporate events.

LEGENDS GLOBAL reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. LEGENDS GLOBAL may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A minimum education level of:
  Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Degree (4-year) or equivalent experience.
• 3 - 5 years' experience working as a production manager with venues, promoters or artists, involving event set-up, audio, video, lighting, power and rigging.
• Experience in concerts preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience of stagehands and event staff.
• Knowledge of event management and/or event operations.
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); ability to learn AutoCAD and other required business systems. Proficient in AutoCAD is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Significant skills and aptitude in leadership, judgment, decision making and resolution of complex issues. Proactive problem solver and clear communicator.
• Ability to create strong relationships, lead a team and assign tasks through exemplary leadership skills.
• Provide outstanding customer service to clients, guests,…