Event Manager

About This Role

Manage all aspects of facility operations and client services for events hosted at the Fishers Event Center. Coordinate logistics, interpret contracts, monitor schedules, and ensure successful execution of various events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of facility operations related to events
• Meet with client groups to plan and organize assigned meetings and/or events
• Coordinate activities with various service contractors for assigned meetings and/or events
• Guide clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract provisions, policies and procedures
• Keep clients informed as to status of deadline schedules, including floor plan submissions and insurance requirements
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor final billing
• Provide clear, concise, and timely communication of detailed requirements to operational departments
• Monitor and supervise facility set-up when necessary
• Serve as primary liaison between clients and facility departments
• Monitor in-house events, maintaining close contact with clients and facility staff to ensure successful events

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years management level experience coordinating events in a multi-purpose facility
• Working knowledge of the principles of facility management, services and equipment for a similar facility
• Experience with using Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational, planning and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and verbal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Demonstrate problem-solving and communication skills
• Supervisory experience required
• Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic
• Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years management level experience coordinating events in a multi-purpose facility

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to utilize CAD or other event layout platforms

Skills

* Required skills