Event Manager - University of Wisconsin

With a commitment to excellence and a focus on safety, BEST Crowd Management ensures the success of various events by providing top-notch security solutions. These operational categories include appropriate staffing levels for event • Reports under the direction of the General Manager and Account Manager, the event manager is responsible for event operation, staff check in, conflict support, emergency situations, and more. Minimum Qualifications • Valid Driver’s License + Motor Vehicle Record • Excellent management skills • Customer Focus – Maintaining awareness and seeking to meet the needs and wants of the internal and external customers • Excellent communication skills both oral and written • Leadership Orientation – Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the Operations Department; Strong team leadership, team building and facilitation skills • You're able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process • You have Security, Military, and/or Law Enforcement supervisory experience of at least 4 years or more • Initiative – Engages in proactive behavior and looks for new project opportunities • Adaptability – Responds effectively to changes in situation or information • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience • Experience in one or more of the following industries preferred: event staffing, security, sports management • Ability to pass a background check Physical and Mental Demands • Must possess a valid security license or be willing to obtain one (if required by local regulations). EEOC Statement: It is the policy of BEST, A GardaWorld Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. It is also the policy of BEST, A GardaWorld Company not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.