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Event Manager

Event Manager

ASM GlobalLos Angeles, CA, US
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Event Manager I

The Event Manager I plans, directs, and coordinates events held at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC). Assist other team members in coordinating and covering events.

Key Job Factors :

Level of accountability : Generally independent with occasional oversight

Level of decision making : Diversified tasks

Has contact with : Inside / Outside company; Occasionally w / executives

Supervision : Coordinates work of one or more employees

of direct reports : 0

Physical Requirements : Considerable mental and physical effort

Travel Percentage (%) : Not Applicable

Essential Duties :

  • Plan and oversee all aspects of assigned events from planning to post event billing
  • Manage events onsite from move-in through move-out
  • Manage unexpected changes, troubleshoot, and resolve challenging circumstances
  • Collaborate extensively with event organizers, contractors and partners
  • Consult and / or design room set-up in accordance with fire code and industry standards
  • Conduct meetings with clients, in-house staff, contractors, and outside partners
  • Other duties as assigned by the VP, Event Services

Required Qualifications (Job Knowledge, Skills, and Education) :

  • A minimum education level of : High School Diploma or its equivalency
  • Area of Study : Business, Venue, Hospitality or Entertainment Management
  • Minimum years of related work experience : 3 years
  • Must effectively plan and schedule small trade shows, meetings and other events
  • Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate sound judgement in stressful, highly active situations
  • Must be detail-oriented and can manage both fiscal and ancillary resources
  • Effectively collaborate and resolve conflicts with others
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Required variable work schedule such as late hours, early mornings, extended hours, holidays, and weekends
  • Knowledge of building policies, city codes and fire codes as they pertain to event management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Preferred Qualifications (if applicable) :

  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
  • Working knowledge of Ungerboeck and iPlan
  • Physical Activities :

    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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must frequently use a keyboard / computer screen for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to lift, push, pull, and move up to 20 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

    Work Environment :

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to large public / private gatherings indoors / outdoors. Employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required in certain situations. Employee must comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate in office setting and moderate to high during events.

    Additional Comments :

    This is an onsite position that requires in-person collaboration with multiple departments and coverage of events from start to finish.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

    ASM Global reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. ASM Global may require an employee to perform duties outside his / her normal description.

    Pay Rate : $75,000-$82,000 Annual Salaried / Exempt.

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