Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
competitive salary
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
travel allowance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Legends Global is a renowned leader in the management of privately operated public assembly facilities, specializing in delivering exceptional experiences across a variety of premier event spaces. The company is recognized nationally for its expert stewardship of diverse venues that host sporting events, concerts, conventions, and community activities. One of the flagship operations under Legends Global's management is Destination El Paso, also known as El Paso Live, which includes a series of nationally recognized venues such as the El Paso Convention Center, Abraham Chavez Theatre, Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Centre, and the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. These venues serve as cultural... Show More
Job Requirements
- bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- experience in contract negotiation, business law, and purchasing
- supervisory experience
- knowledge of labor relations and union contracts if applicable
- excellent communication skills
- ability to work with confidential information
- ability to foster cooperation among diverse stakeholders
- knowledge of entertainment or convention facility management
- problem-solving ability
- ability to work under pressure
- knowledge of public relations and event planning
- knowledge of safety regulations
- hospitality-oriented
- supervisory skills
- ability to manage similarly sized facilities
- knowledge of basic computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing
- ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines
- ability to work under minimal supervision
- ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- professional appearance
- willingness to travel
Job Qualifications
- bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field
- experience managing facilities of comparable size and scope
- knowledge of contract negotiation and business law
- experience with purchasing procedures
- experience supervising personnel
- experience with labor relations and union contracts if applicable
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to maintain confidential information
- ability to work with diverse interest groups and foster cooperation
- knowledge of entertainment or convention facility management principles
- ability to anticipate problems and implement corrective action
- ability to work effectively under pressure
- knowledge of event solicitation, public relations, advertising, media relations, and event planning
- knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations
- orientation toward hospitality and customer service
- basic knowledge of facility operations and office management
- effective supervisory skills
- ability to handle human resource and personnel issues constructively
Job Duties
- maintains active contact with the client or contract administrator
- monitors legends compliance with all provisions of the services contract
- aggressively promotes the use of the facility to maximize its utilization
- negotiates lease agreements as necessary and in the best interests of the facility
- negotiates contracts and agreements with event organizers, hosts, managers, and agents
- establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, tenants, government departments, entertainment and convention industries, community and civic organizations
- coordinates facility involvement with Convention and Visitors Bureau and other destination marketing agencies
- assures coordination, implementation and administration of corporate directives such as training, quality assurance, safety, crowd control, and crisis management procedures
- develops and implements facility goals according to management contract, client objectives, corporate policies and business practices
- prepares and maintains required reports and records for the client and corporate office
- plans, organizes, coordinates and directs all activities and personnel engaged in facility operation and maintenance
- assists in the development of annual operating calendar, activity schedules, and attendance or revenue projections
- conducts marketing, budgeting and weekly staff meetings
- directs development and administration of financial plans including operating and capital budgets
- controls day-to-day operations ensuring coordination of plans, programs and events
- performs post-event operational and financial reviews
- approves all contracts with suppliers, promoters and tenants
- coordinates prompt response to directives and requests from internal and external organizations
- oversees human resources on staffing plans including number and type of employees, salaries and benefits
- ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for personnel and facility operations
- evaluates facility practices and recommends improvements to meet client needs and enhance operational efficiency and safety
- recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates administrative and supervisory staff
- establishes and maintains effective relationships with tenants, employees, union representatives and the public
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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