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Events Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $43,500.00 - $72,500.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
full benefits
Exponential growth opportunities
Supportive culture
Comprehensive onboarding training

Job Description

The Budd Group is a dynamic and growing company specializing in event staffing and operations management. With a commitment to quality and client satisfaction, The Budd Group serves a wide range of venues and events, ensuring flawless execution of event setups and breakdowns. The company is headquartered in Hampton, VA, and is known for fostering a supportive and team-oriented culture that values its employees and encourages professional growth. The Budd Group is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Events Operations Captain to lead the event setup team at a vibrant university campus comprising 73 buildings. This role is essential to... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of verifiable experience in event logistics management specifically focused on physical setup and breakdown
  • Proven ability to manage and schedule a team
  • Exceptional professionalism, clarity, and eloquence
  • Availability and high responsiveness during nights and weekends
  • Unwavering commitment to organization and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of verifiable experience in event logistics management specifically focused on physical setup and breakdown e.g., convention centers, large venues, large-scale campus operations
  • Proven ability to manage and schedule a team
  • Exceptional professionalism, clarity, and eloquence in presentation
  • Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to respond promptly during nights and weekends
  • Familiarity with inventory management and purchasing systems preferred

Job Duties

  • Logistics management - filter, prioritize, and manage a high volume of daily and weekly event requests via email and work order system to create efficient delivery and setup schedules
  • Team leadership - directly manage, schedule, and lead a team of nine events staff including oversight of their time sheets and time-off requests
  • Operational execution - ensure all event setups are performed accurately, on time, and strictly according to client diagrams across 73 campus buildings including furniture placement, tablecloths, and stage skirting
  • Inventory and supply chain - track inventory of all event supplies including tables, chairs, and tablecloths, and coordinate ordering and purchasing requests using Coupa
  • Client and stakeholder communication - serve as the primary point of contact for university clients, maintaining constant availability and providing prompt responses to high-demand inquiries
  • Quality assurance - track and measure performance against customer satisfaction surveys focusing on successful delivery, setup accuracy, and timely breakdown and pickup of materials

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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