Event Manager

Kentucky Derby Festival Event Manager Job Description

A qualified candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and has considerable organization skills. The individual should be very adept at multi-tasking. Each event assigned will require diligent adherence to budgets while also working with established and involved committees. The candidate should also possess strong networking skills and feel comfortable operating in medium to large groups/meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and production of multiple assigned Derby Festival events
• Produce events to ensure maximum revenue potential and minimize the cost of production
• Participate in the preparation of financial statements and budgets for assigned events
• Prepare event planning guides and status reports
• Order and contract for all service and equipment needed in conjunction with the Director of Events
• Coordinate and lead event committee meetings made up of internal staff and external board members and volunteers
• Determine volunteer needs and develop committee assignments for multiple events
• Coordinate with the sponsorship team to achieve goals and objectives identified by event sponsors
• Recommend additional revenue opportunities through marketable events and marketing consulting items
• Assist in publicizing Festival events
• Any assignments designated by the President or Director of Events

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience in producing events
• Ability to maintain a fast pace while working long hours in a stressful environment for weeks at a time
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to drive a 24’ box truck
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom
• Ability to lift or move 50 pounds

Education/Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's (Preferred)
• Event Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Additional Information

• Starting salary range begins at $35,000 based on experience

Note: Applying candidates may be required to complete a personality survey.

About the Kentucky Derby Festival

We stretched the famous "two minutes" into a month-long legendary party. The Kentucky Derby
Festival remains the largest and most extravagant community celebration of its kind and a proud winner of the International Festivals & Events Association award for Best Overall Festival seven times. It brings fun, excitement, international recognition, and an unparalleled spirit to Louisville and the Commonwealth.

What started with a single parade in 1956, the not-for-profit Derby Festival has grown in 65 years to become a whirlwind of over 70 special events.

More than just entertainment, the Kentucky Derby Festival generates more than $127 million annually for the local economy. Events on the Festival's schedule also help raise more than $500,000 for local charities each year.

When 1.5 million people gather every year at Festival events, they celebrate the warmth of spring and the unique vitality of their community, and the focus is solely on the fun.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Event Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No