Marbles Kids Museum · 1 day ago
Event Manager
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMarbles Kids Museum is a vibrant, nonprofit children’s museum and IMAX Theatre located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The Event Manager will lead the planning and execution of family-friendly events and manage logistics for internal events, ensuring memorable experiences for visitors.
Museums and Historical SitesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Leads the planning, logistics, and execution of Marbles family-friendly and 21 Marbles events in collaboration with key programmatic and design team members
Brings the vision and production to life for family-friendly and 21Marbles events by coordinating the planning to execution in collaboration with other team members
Support the logistics, layouts, and execution of internal events
Responsible for collaborating and communicating with contracted vendors, security, porters, and internal teams about needs for internal and family events
Creates requests for proposals (RFPs) as needed
Regularly communicates with area businesses to procure in-kind donations and discounts to support Marbles mission
Manage budgets, financials, and timelines to ensure events are on schedule to achieve their goals for assigned events
Secure ABC permits and other vendor contracts as required
Build and maintain relationships across the event industry with clients and vendors to maintain good relationships and minimize expenses
Collaborate with the fellow Sales Manager to support events, send weekly internal event communication, and optimize team performance
Responsible for strategic, short and long-term planning of the Special Event’s & Facility Rentals department in collaboration with the supervisor and the Event Sales Manager
Maintain and organize event-related products, linens, etc., and Museum catering kitchens (2) as needed. Serve as an event host or support for occasional daytime events and for some evening and weekend events as needed
Perform all other duties assigned by the manager
Shift Supervision for Event Hosts and volunteers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Event Planning, or related field preferred
Five years of experience in event planning, hospitality, customer service or related field preferred
Outstanding project management expertise
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
Superb time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
Ability to respond to problems and assist clients in a calm, courteous and helpful manner
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to provide effective feedback and receive constructive coaching
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Thorough understanding of event permits, regulations, and restrictions
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Walking, standing for extended periods, stooping, bending
Moving equipment, pushing/pulling carts, carrying heavy items
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Flexible schedule required, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and additional availability during peak event season (October-January)
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Health Savings and flexible spending accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Parking benefits and GoTriangle Bus Pass
Paid time off for 17 vacation days and 9 holidays
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401k program with employer matching after a waiting period
Employee Assistance Program
Great Marbles Perks & Discounts
Fitness Benefits
Company
Marbles Kids Museum
Marbles Kids Museum sparks imagination, discovery and learning through play.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jonathan Frederick
Chief Executive Officer
Britt Thomas
Chief Activation Officer
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