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Legends Global · 20 hours ago

Event Manager Ontario Convention Center

Ontario, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. The Event Manager will assist major tenants with the coordination of logistics for their events at the Ontario Convention Center, handling everything from event booking to conclusion.

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Responsibilities

Assists tenants in planning the logistical requirements for events

Assists tenants in determining manpower requirements (i.e., security, crowd control, private security, IATSE, box office, and police)

Provides tenants with technical and physical data on facility (i.e., electrical, sound, lighting, and plumbing)

Acts in a sales role for rental of Convention Center equipment and sells services of departmental part-time personnel

Advises tenants of most advantageous utilization of space

Advises tenants of building policies, fire regulations, and other governing districts that may impose regulations on the tenant

Acts as a Duty Manager during events

Transmits event information to all departments within the facility by means of Delphi Event Management System

Obtains unused space from contracted tenant for resale

Reviews tenant's contract for space utilization, special arrangements, etc

Coordinates with tenant's private contractors (decorators, electrical, A/V, plumbing, bus service, etc.)

Enforces exclusivity of Catering by Food & Beverage services

Reviews and provides billing information to client for final settlement and to Accounting for invoicing

Secures required tenant insurance

Prepares diagrams for special room set-ups

Assists on special assignments as required

Qualification

Event coordinationAudio-video equipmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

One to two years management level experience coordinating events in a multi-purpose facility which services conventions, exhibits, trade and consumer shows, athletic events, concerts, sales meetings, food and beverage functions, etc

Valid California Driver's License (DMV)

Knowledge of terminology used in the convention, trade show, and entertainment business

Knowledge of audio-video equipment and its uses

Knowledge of set-ups and take-downs

Knowledge of utilities (i.e., special lighting, booth wiring, compressed air, etc.)

Knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to be detail oriented

Ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor at all times during the workday

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with tenants, employees, and the public

Skill to operate modern office equipment, including computer, fax, phone, and copy machine