Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $47.39 - $55.19
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
vacation
holiday
sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
Job Description
Seattle Center is the region's premier civic, arts, and family gathering place located in the heart of Seattle. This vibrant public space spans 74 acres and hosts over 30 arts, cultural, and entertainment organizations, family attractions, and tourist amenities. It has a rich history of serving as the city's foremost destination for community events, cultural experiences, and celebrations. Seattle Center's mission is centered on creating exceptional events, experiences, and environments that inspire and delight the human spirit, fostering a strong sense of community throughout the region. Recently, Seattle Center has expanded its influence beyond its historic campus to include stewardship... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, Business Administration, Facility Management or related field
- Three years professional management experience preferably in theatre arts, live entertainment or corporate meeting business
- Ability to work extended periods of walking and standing
- Ability to climb stairs and respond rapidly to emergency situations
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays
- Flexible hours depending on event schedule
- Ability to multi-task and solve problems under pressure
- Experience in a union environment
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, Business Administration, Facility Management or a related field
- Three years of increasingly responsible professional management experience, preferably in theatre arts, live entertainment and/or corporate meeting business
- Equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- In-depth knowledge of and experience in professional performing arts and/or event management
- Extensive experience managing professional stage productions and/or complex, high profile events
- Organized and adept at problem solving under pressure
- Experience working in a union environment
- Proven ability to function effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Proven ability to build and manage long term relationships and collaborate with a wide range of individuals
- Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel and CAD or Visio
- Ability to learn and use in-house event management system (Momentus)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Passion for the performing arts
Job Duties
- Analyze and determine event specific client event requirements
- Inform clients about McCaw Hall and Seattle Center policies, procedures, requirements, resources and associated costs relating to their event
- Ensure that Seattle Center staff have timely, complete and accurate event schedules and requirements
- Coordinate and direct Seattle Center personnel engaged in providing event services and support including stage, sound, maintenance and admissions staff
- Act as event liaison with Seattle Police and Fire Departments
- Respond to and resolve non-routine client concerns and problems
- Create pre-event cost estimates, create event orders and post event labor and equipment bills, and disseminate information to the applicable Seattle Center departments
- Serve as McCaw Hall Manager on Duty for events as assigned
- Work effectively in strong cross-functional relationships within Seattle Center and with our Resident Tenants (the Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Seattle Opera)
- Participate in Event Management planning and take responsibility for assigned special projects and facility initiatives
- Serve as a Seattle Center Duty Manager
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Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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