Job Title: Event Coordinator

Department: Event Staff

Reports To: Branch Manager and/or Senior Event Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervises Others: Yes

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Event Coordinators will work with Event Managers to manage events and direct Event Staff Supervisors/Event Staff and provides guidance for appropriate responses to field situations based on company, client and/or venue policies and procedures.

This opening is mainly for Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, Washington Valor, Georgetown University Basketball, and many concerts and shows.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties below reflect the minimum requirements for this position.

Maintain a valid and current security guard license or its equivalent as required in the District of Columbia
Teach and enforce operating standards
Serves as a principal source of information on rules and procedures governing security and other event management operations
Communicate with and “brief” event staff
Manage supervisors/staff responsible for event coordination activities
Coordinate details of events such as sporting events, concerts, conferences, trade shows and other various events.
Define company brand through events.
Ensure staff is adequately prepared for event.
Prepares all paperwork, uniforms and equipment needed for event is available and the tasks assigned are completed as planned.
Is present during the event and handle issues and problems as they arise before, during and after event.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

May use event vehicles “golf carts” when provided for events subject to completion company training
Oversee care and return of all issued equipment
Check that all staff are wearing appropriate uniforms
Walking significant distances, including up and down stairs, as may be needed to roam throughout the venue
Reliable transportation

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Sports Management, or related areas
Ability to obtain Security Guard License in DC and Maryland

COMPUTER & EQUIPMENT SKILLS:

General knowledge of computer operation, Microsoft programs and Office 365
Good verbal and written communication skills
Should be good in client and customer relations
Possess good people management and supervisory skills
Ability to work and make decisions in a high paced, high pressure environment
Able to work in a team setting
Good problem-solving skills

CSC - Washington D.C.