What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Manager position at ASM Global?
ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent opening for an Event Manager. This position provides professional client services support in the planning, organization and management of events within the facility, and monitoring the logistics of these events, and all event coordination tasks after events are booked through the conclusion, by performing personally or through subordinates the following duties:
Major Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of facility operations related to events and assist with supervision of Event Services staff.
- Meet with client groups to plan and organize assigned meetings and/or events.
- Coordinate activities with the various service contractors for assigned meetings and/or events.
- Guide clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract provisions, policies and procedures.
- Create detailed event room layout for client approval and communicate information to operational department to ensure correct setup.
- Keep clients informed as to the status of deadline schedules, including but not limited to floor plan submissions, room set-up specifications, insurance requirements and other relevant details.
- Prepare cost estimates and monitors final billing.
- Provide clear, concise, and timely communication of detailed requirements to operational departments. Assists in scheduling operational set-ups to provide equipment or service needs. Monitors and supervises 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. Follows-up on all client requests, concerns, and problems.
- Attend appropriate planning, organization and other event & facility meetings in support of facility operations.
- Serve as manager on duty as required.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Associate's degree in relevant field of study
- 1-2 years’ related experience and/or training
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge of the principles of facility management, services and equipment for a similar facility
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational, planning and interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Demonstrate problem-solving and communication skills
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic
- Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays
Physical Demands
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 may be required to work both indoors and outdoors as required by the function. Must have the physical ability to maneuver around facility, at times, walking and/or standing up to 8-10 hours daily.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Kayla Rehfeldt
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
1201 N. West Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Applicants that need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact 605-367-7288.
ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
