Manager, Events

Position Overview:

The Manager, Events will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of events hosted at EagleBank Arena. This role will be committed to ensuring that concerts, sporting events and other larger-scale gatherings run smoothly from conception to execution to completion.

Are you an experienced event professional who is creative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is experienced in managing logistics for events in an arena setting? Apply today! We would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Advance production of incoming shows and VIP Programs including coordinating site visits, curation of riders and rigging information, ordering show needs from third party-vendors (Roberts Oxygen, Sunbelt) and creation of invoices as appropriate
• Supervise scheduling of in-house part-time staffing as well as staffing third party vendors (CSC, AMR, First Chair) as needed
• Supervise load in and load out of shows and act as liaison between production and building to address any and all show needs
• Create Operation Notes including set up coordination of backstage areas and dressing rooms, Pre Event Notes, Event Staff Notes as applicable and approve any final invoices.
• Prepare cost sheet reports and event recap notes following an event.
• Attend weekly ICA Event Meeting while GMU Basketball is in season.
• Act as liaison between George Mason University and the arena for all University sponsored events.
• Work as support for the Guest Services Manager and Supervisors during building events.
• Update and continue to develop department handbooks, operating procedures, and training processes.
• Support implementation of departmental procedures consistent with EagleBank Arena policies and procedures.
• Oversee the set up, support troubleshooting, and maintenance of CEIA OPENGATE Weapons Detection Systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of arena management, event management, or related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and social media.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Vector Works or similar computer design software.
• Knowledge of TM1, ABI scheduling software, and Venue Operations management software preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Deadline driven with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to efficiently balance several projects at once and prioritizing as needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays as needed.

Pay Rate: $57k - $63k USD.

Benefit Eligibility: This role is eligible to participate in health and welfare benefits.