POSITION: Event Manager I

DEPARTMENT: Event Services

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Event Services

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Base Salary Range: $75,000 to $82,000 annually

LEGENDS GLOBAL brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences. The world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 450+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters. Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

Los Angeles Convention Center located in the heart of vibrant downtown LA, the Los Angeles Convention Center is a leading venue for conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions. The center is committed to delivering excellent service and exceeding expectations for clients and guests at every event.

SUMMARY

The Event Manager I plans, directs, and coordinates events held at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC). Assist other team members in coordinating and covering events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and oversee all aspects of assigned events from planning to post event billing. This includes conducting site visits, planning meetings, pre-con meetings, executing the event onsite from move-in through move out, preparing estimates of expenses and a final event settlement, conducting post-event client survey, and making sure that all facility guidelines and contractual terms are properly executed.
• Manage events onsite from move-in through move-out. Manage unexpected changes, troubleshoot, and resolve challenging circumstances that arise.
• Co-manage and support fellow Event Managers in covering events as assigned by the VP, Event Services.
• Collaborate extensively with event organizers, contractors, and partners in advance to prepare detailed and succinct event production plan. Enter event requirements in Ungerboeck and effectively communicate requirements to internal colleagues.
• Consult and/or design room set-up in accordance with fire code and industry standards. Diagram floor plans in iPlan when needed.
• Conduct meetings with clients, in-house staff, contractors, and outside partners to ensure transparent communication to execute the event.
• Other duties as assigned by the VP, Event Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Effectively plan and schedule small trade shows, meetings, and other events.
• Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate sound judgement in stressful, highly active situations.
• Must be detail-oriented and can manage both fiscal and ancillary resources.
• Effectively collaborate and resolve conflicts with others.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Required variable work schedules such as late hours, early mornings, extended hours, holidays, and weekends.
• Knowledge of building policies, city codes, and fire codes as they pertain to event management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

A minimum education level of:    High School Diploma or its equivalency (Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Degree Preferred)  Area of Study:   Business, Venue, Hospitality or Entertainment Management

Minimum years of related work experience:         3 years  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Working knowledge of Ungerboeck and iPlan
• Experience in the Convention Center, Hospitality or Entertainment industry preferred.
• Knowledge of Ungerboeck Systems Inc (USI) or Momentus Technologies preferred.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must frequently use a keyboard/computer screen for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to lift, push, pull, and move up to 20 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to large public/private gatherings indoors/outdoors. Employees may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required in certain situations. Employees must comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate in office setting and moderate to high during events.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

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This is an onsite position that requires in-person collaboration with multiple departments and coverage of events from start to finish.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Legends Global reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Legends Global may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

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