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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EVENT SERVICES

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Retirement
Paid Time Off
Tuition benefit
ECO Pass

Job Description

The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts, located on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, CO, is a prestigious and multi-venue performing arts facility. It serves as the home to the Lamont School of Music and hosts nearly 500 events annually, including performances by Lamont students and faculty as well as numerous rental clients. The Center attracts a diverse range of prestigious organizations and events such as the Denver Post Pen and Podium Series, Friends of Chamber Music, Denver Brass, Wonderbound Dance, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Urban League of Denver, The CELL, and many... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in arts administration or related field
  • 3-5 years coordinating large-scale public assembly events
  • Two years experience supervising professional staff
  • Ability to manage and supervise large part-time staff
  • Excellent computer skills including event management software and Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work under moderate to high stress with frequent interruptions
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends based on event schedules

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in arts administration or related field
  • 3-5 years coordinating and implementing large-scale public assembly events
  • Two years supervising professional staff
  • Experience in show production, theatre operations, or facility management preferred
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience managing events in an academic setting
  • Strong computer skills including event management software, Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook
  • Certified event planner preferred
  • Familiarity with Momentus and 25Live scheduling software preferred
  • Experience working with VIP clients and high-profile guests

Job Duties

  • Manage rental event operations and coordinate use of Newman Center spaces
  • Oversee rental client experience from inquiry through event financial reconciliation
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships and provide excellent customer service
  • Actively pursue new business opportunities and collaborate with marketing and executive teams
  • Create and manage annual internal and external event budgets and forecast monthly
  • Schedule and coordinate events involving multiple departments and external clients
  • Supervise event staff including full-time and part-time managers
  • Lead production meetings and foster cooperation with university departments
  • Update policies, conduct staff training, and ensure communication standards
  • Manage high-profile events including those for university leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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