Core Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed outlines and instructions for events as required, based on lessee needs, and distribute information to the appropriate building personnel and event staff.
- Recommend staffing levels based on lessee needs for all event staff including security, ushers, medical staff, stagehands, etc.
- Coordinate, schedule and direct contract and event support personnel including ushers, medical staff, stagehands.
- Provide financial reports and estimates.
- Assure that facility set-ups are in accordance with lessee agreements and needs, safety, fire and health codes and procedures.
- Provide direction and direct supervision to all event staff members.
- Must be able to work well under pressure in a variety of situations.
- Perform such other duties as requested or required.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all information and issues worked with.
- May assist in various project work as necessary.
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident
Minimum Qualification
- A four year degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two years event management experience in a public assembly facility.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with computer software pertinent to the job.
- Must have exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to walk, stand, speak and move quickly about the building in emergent situations
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
Western New York Arena, LLC retains the right to change this job description at any time. “WNYA, LLC IS AN EOE