Charleston RiverDogs

Events Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Professional development opportunities
team events

Job Description

The Charleston RiverDogs are a professional minor league baseball team affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, the RiverDogs have established themselves as a key part of the community by offering high-quality sporting entertainment alongside a variety of special events that engage a wide audience. The organization prides itself on creating memorable experiences not only on game days but throughout the year, providing excellent service to patrons and clients through diverse event offerings. As a reputable sports and entertainment company, they operate a family-friendly and dynamic environment dedicated to excellence in event management and customer service.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • College degree
  • Experience in event management, specifically upscale private events
  • Experience in executing food and beverage service in a catering or events setting
  • Superior communication skills a must
  • Exceptional customer service skills required
  • Ability and willingness to exercise discretion and independent judgment

Job Qualifications

  • College degree
  • Experience in event management, specifically upscale private events
  • Experience in executing food and beverage service in a catering or events setting
  • Superior communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Ability and willingness to exercise discretion and independent judgment

Job Duties

  • Plan, coordinate and execute meetings and events according to the needs of private events clients in a timely manner
  • Maintain constant communication with the client before and during their meetings and events
  • Responsible for all event services staffing coordination, including part-time staff needs and scheduling RiverDogs full-time staff for assistance as needed
  • Coordinate outside service needs with clients, event planners or other vendors, commonly coordinating rentals
  • Lead internal communication between events staff, food and beverage staff, operations staff and others to ensure proper execution of events
  • Maintain record of all event-related expenses and work with accounting staff for invoicing needs, and track and grow revenues
  • Serve as front-of-house lead to ensure proper food and beverage service execution
  • Maintain the proper image and generate positive public relations with clients, patrons and staff
  • Ability to work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
  • Help to manage the overall ballpark calendar, and maximize revenue by targeting RiverDogs-produced events throughout the year
  • Attract sponsors, lead marketing efforts, sell tickets, work with vendors, and execute non-baseball events such as annual Golf Tournament, 5K Run, Oldtimers Softball Game and others

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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