Senior Event Manager (Casual)

The Casual Senior Event Manager provides responsible professional customer services in the Event & Convention Services Department of the Convention Management Division. Employees in this classification must have professional work experience in planning, organizing and controlling events to allow them to assume substantial responsibilities with minimal orientation. At this level, the Casual Senior Event Manager manages the success of meetings and conventions requiring facilities operated by Events DC, by independently coordinating and directing the delivery of services to high profile and/or complex conventions, exhibitions and consumer shows. The Causal Senior Event Manager may also be assigned to stand alone meetings, banquets and consumer shows. Work is performed under the general direction of Vice President, Convention Management Division. RESPONSIBILITIES: Review lessee’s license agreement to ensure dates, times, leased space and equipment provided are accurate and contractual provisions are fulfilled. Directs show services staff and contractors in delivering services for meetings and events and resolving event-related problems. Coordinates efforts of caterers, decorators, audio-visual, Meeting Services staff, etc., when organizing set-up requirements and client specifications. Acts as primary Events DC point-of-contact for show managers and implements the specifications and requirements for Events DC provided services. Directs and participates in the pre-event planning, reviewing any history of the event, initiating correspondence and conferences with show management, their suppliers, and Events DC staff. Assists in the compilation and review of events and contractor charges with appropriate Events DC staff and show management, and reviews documentation for invoice preparation. Prepares schedules and meeting room specifications illustrating the event requirements. Reviews and approves customer/service contractor floor plans. Ensures the availability of all equipment contracted for customer’s use. Ensures compliance with all facilities and appropriate governmental rules and regulations by the show management and all service providers working on the event. Conducts post-event critiques with show management. Participates in the training of entry-level Event Managers. Performs a variety of related tasks and duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Relations, Hospitality or Hotel Management, or a related field; AND Four (4) years of significant customer-oriented hospitality industry experience preferably in a convention hotel, conference or convention center, or significant operating experience with multi-management of meetings and/or expositions. Any equivalent combination of related experience, training, and/or education.