Director of Events - Old National Events Plaza
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
Our organization is a prominent public assembly facility dedicated to hosting a wide array of events, ranging from family shows and concerts to sports events, trade shows, conferences, and banquets. We pride ourselves on providing premier services that ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality experiences for all attendees and tenants. The facility operates with the highest standards of safety, maintenance, and customer service, making it a vibrant hub for community and corporate functions alike.
The Director of Events position is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the comprehensive planning, management, and execution of all facility events and operational functions.... Show More
The Director of Events position is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the comprehensive planning, management, and execution of all facility events and operational functions.... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Three to five years of experience in public assembly facilities operation including front and back of house, life safety and security, event production, budget management and personnel management
- Experience working in a computer network environment utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and CAD programs
- Possess a current valid driver’s license
- Have a current working home telephone accessible for contact
- CPR/AED, first aid and forklift operator certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days of hiring
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
- Ability to write professional procedures and reports
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with lessees, user groups and the public
- Ability to speak and understand English
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to analyze problems and draw conclusions
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
- Physical ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to work long irregular hours
- Ability to operate in a noisy and potentially hazardous environment
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
- Three to five years of successful experience in public assembly facilities operation including front and back of house, life safety and security, event production, budget management and personnel management, or related experience and/or training
- Experience working in a computer network environment utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and CAD programs
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write professional procedures, reports and correspondence
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with lessees, user groups, their representatives and the general public
- Ability to speak and understand English
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Job Duties
- Ensure all events are coordinated, produced, and executed in a professional manner
- Oversee personnel including setup and event staffing and contract labor
- Plan and coordinate a variety of facility set-ups including family shows, concerts, sports and trade shows, conferences and banquet configurations
- Train, plan, schedule, supervise, discipline and assign full- and part-time employees engaged in preparing for events, meetings, or other assemblies
- Ensure all physical plant systems within the facility are complete and operating correctly according to performance specifications
- Oversee cleaning and maintenance of building, grounds and equipment including the development and monitoring of third-party vendor contracts
- Ensure an effective, cost-efficient operation by helping to prepare and administer annual budget
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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