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Milwaukee Bucks Inc. · 11 hours ago

Event Manager

Milwaukee, WI, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Milwaukee Bucks Inc. is striving to be the best sports and entertainment company in the world. The Event Manager will oversee all operational matters relating to their assigned events, ensuring coordination and communication of event details to achieve operational success.

BasketballRecreationSportsSports Leagues and Teams

Responsibilities

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 (i.e. riggers, stagehands, etc.)

Monitor performance of back of house staff including, stagehands & riggers, security & medical and all other event related staff

Critique and analyze venue procedures, offering consistent feedback on overall processes in the weekly Events Meeting and by writing post notes shared amongst departments to continue improving the overall operation and provide insight for future events

Prepare estimates and track final settlement while monitoring profit margins

Create event layouts and show builds through AutoCAD

Obtain permits as needed

Assist in training of Event Coordinators as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Event ManagementFacility ManagementProject ManagementMS OfficeAutoCADInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailCreative ThinkingWritten Communication

Required

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

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources

401K with company match

Pet Insurance

12 weeks of paid time off for parents to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children

Unlimited PTO

Professional Development through our internal learning & development program - Antler Academy

Employee Resource Groups

Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts

Company Paid Parking and Phone Allowance

Company

Milwaukee Bucks Inc.

A new ownership group headed by entrepreneurs Wesley Edens, Jamie Dinan, Jimmy Haslam, and an impressive assemblage of Milwaukee community leaders infuses the team and city with a new vitality driven by the promise of a next-generation team that remains true to the spirit of the “Brew City.” In addition to an exciting roster of talented players, the organization is in the final stages of a new arena to serve as the home for the next era of Bucks basketball.

Founded in 1968

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

201-500 employees