Event Manager | Full-Time | Snapdragon Stadium

Overview The incumbent will work with all stadium departments and interact with public safety officials to ensure events run smoothly, while coordinating communication between event planners and stadium staff to ensure successful execution of all Snapdragon Stadium events. This role pays an annual salary of $69,000-$75,000. Responsibilities • Advance, plan, service, and supervise all events by using effective written and verbal communication with event promoters, production managers and stadium departments including third-party contractors • Lead pre-event production meetings to communicate important event information with all departments • Write production notes detailing every aspect of the upcoming event for all departments, internal and external, to understand full scope of event, assist in determining staffing needs • Use of interpersonal skills including, but not limited to: ability to direct, motivate, inform staff, foster collaboration, ability to recognize and resolve conflicts, and ability to openly communicate verbally and in writing with clients and co-workers • Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees/clients, co-workers, part-time staff, contractors, patrons/public and municipal officials • Work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends & holidays as needed • Assist other departments in the preparation of building to meet the requirements of upcoming events • Compile reimbursable event expenses and staffing estimates from each department to produce a pre-event event estimate to finance • Provide detail information and backup for all event expenses and assist with the completion of post-show event settlements • Advise licensees on services available from independent contractors for events • Function as a liaison between users of the facility and the facility staff • Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels • Coordinate communication with box office, booking and marketing team on event announcements and on-sales with respect to floor plan creation and approvals. • Ability to identify the needs of users of the facility • Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques • Knowledge of customer service practices • 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 • Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative • The ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds • The ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds • Ability to work, nights, weekends and holidays as needed • Effectively work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment • Ability to speak, read, and write in English • Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality