Evening & Special Events Manager

Under the general supervision of the Chief Operations Officer, the Evening and Special Events Manager will assist in the development and growth of events held at Roger Williams Park Zoo and Carousel Village. The individual in this position is also responsible for helping to ensure high-quality day and night-time ticketed and value-added events. This role is a part of the Operations department and at times will be responsible for overseeing other Operations staff and/or departments. This includes developing operational plans for setup and break down of the events, managing, assisting with the setup and breakdown, and working with other departments on researching and planning of ticketed and value-added events, both new and established. • Ability to: communicate effectively with the public; work in a high public contact area; handle frequent interactions with general public; provide quality and outstanding customer service; follow directions whether verbal or written; drive Zoo vehicles (pick up trucks, utility vehicles, golf carts); work outdoors in various weather conditions.