Events Manager

This position is being re-advertised. The Events Manager works within the Events Department for the downtown Raleigh Convention Center. Candidates must be adaptable, resilient under pressure and have a proven customer service orientation along with the ability to build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships. Collaborates in scheduling, event layout and logistics and reviews and verifies requirements and safety procedures based on event, location, and facility space • Works collaboratively with internal teams such as Operations, Maintenance, Sales, Finance, or any other department to meet event expectations and to comply with policies and procedures, safety codes, and other performance standards • Performs administrative events management duties including preparing schedules and maintaining schedule changes, conducting planning meetings, preparing estimates and work orders, addressing issues, communicating with the operations team on facility requirements, and monitoring budgeting and contractual agreements • Maintains schedules, layout drawings, event documentation, records, and files, including assisting as needed with event marketing activities and/or event obtaining sponsors Work Exposures: Employees may occasionally be exposures to individuals who are hostile or irate and extreme heat (above 100 degrees).