Milwaukee Bucks, LLC.

Event Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Resources
401K with company match
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Unlimited PTO
Professional Development
Employee Resource Groups
Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League discounts
Company Paid Parking
Phone Allowance

Job Description

The Milwaukee Bucks are a leading sports and entertainment company dedicated to innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. As a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Bucks have established themselves as a dynamic force in the NBA and the broader entertainment industry. Known for their commitment to excellence both on and off the court, the organization prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture that empowers employees to operate at a world-class level. With a strong emphasis on community engagement, diversity, and employee development, the Milwaukee Bucks offer a workplace where passion and professionalism come together to create memorable experiences... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a venue or high-volume customer service industry
  • Available to work irregular hours as required while supervising assigned events
  • Knowledge of the principles of facility management building operations maintenance practices and safety requirements
  • Be aware of fire and safety codes health codes and ADA requirements
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple events and meet deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Experience with CAD preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a venue or high-volume customer service industry
  • Available to work irregular hours as required while supervising assigned events on average staff work one to three events per week that may occur on nights weekends and/or holidays
  • Possess knowledge of the principles of facility management building operations maintenance practices and safety requirements
  • Be aware of fire and safety codes health codes and ADA requirements
  • Knowledge in setting up/tearing down events and housekeeping/cleaning techniques for public facilities
  • Strong project management organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and run multiple events/projects at one time while meeting deadlines and staying within budget
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build/foster relationships both externally and internally focus on collaboration across departments to build rapport and operate with synergy
  • Ability to think creatively work independently without supervision be self-directed and demonstrate initiative
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills
  • Must be proficient in MS Office Excel PP Word and MS Outlook Experience with CAD is preferred
  • Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form

Job Duties

  • Serve as point of contact between the facility and its clients ensuring all elements of the clients’ events are thoroughly vetted among departments and adhere to venue regulations and policies
  • Manage event elements with all departments and vendors clearly describing the clients’ objectives while planning details around schedules staffing plans equipment set-up budgets and so forth to ensure events are properly managed
  • Oversee events from load-in through load-out walking spaces to monitor that venue policies are upheld and alerting appropriate personnel of damages
  • Ensure that the equipment set-up of the space and staffing provided meet the requirements to host a successful event and fulfill the contractual agreement
  • Inspect areas in use to evaluate suitability for occupancy considering such factors as air circulation lighting trip hazards crowd size movement patterns and so forth
  • Anticipate problems and have confidence in developing solutions while also handling client complaints and/or obstacles that come up
  • Understand union policies while setting up staffing plans including that of production staff such as riggers stagehands etc.
  • Monitor performance of back of house staff including stagehands riggers security medical and all other event related staff

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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