Events Manager

The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival is seeking an experienced, creative, and highly motivated team member to fill a full-time Events Manager position. With an annual operating budget of $3.1 million, the organization contributes to the charitable, educational, cultural, recreational, and economic development of the Hampton Roads region. Required Qualifications: • Capable of monitoring and reporting on progress on assigned objectives and individual milestones • Ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple projects in various stages of execution, and prioritize tasks to achieve maximum productivity • Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple organizations in a professional and appropriate manner • Ability to find creative and resourceful solutions to challenges • Ability to timely respond to emails, voicemails, and requests, and follow through on multiple simultaneous requests • Ability to work infrequent event weekends and evenings • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail • Prior experience managing teams in multiple environments • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and computer literacy Desired Qualifications: • Previous experience in event planning and production • Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 4 years of relevant event experience in event planning and production Candidates must have clear criminal and driving records and comply with a criminal record and DMV record check, must have valid driver’s license, possess the physical ability to work in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions, and possess the physical capacity and stamina to perform duties associated with the position (up to 18 hour work days on event dates, carry weights up to 50 lbs, lifting, walking, and climbing steps), flexibility to accommodate work related activities on weekdays in addition to occasional weeknights and weekends.