POSITION TITLE:    Event Manager
DEPARTMENT:        Event Services
REPORTS TO:         Director of Event Services

JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS:

• Responsible for obtaining show requirements for physical set-up, security, ticketing, etc. and communicate the needs to appropriate departments for events assigned.
• Work with operations, contractors, and concessionaires, to ensure show requirements are addressed and met.
• Ensure that all guests attending events at the BB&T Center receive a first class guest experience.
• Work with promoters to provide them with first class service.
• Provide updates and changes in cost estimates.
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor final billings.  Final invoices sent to Director of Event Services in a timely manner for approval.
• Ensure proper insurance coverage is received for all events.
• Initiate required paperwork for all events.
• Provide supervision and guidance to Interns.
• Act as “point-person” for outside promoters, while adhering to appropriate internal policies, procedures, documentation requirements, etc.
• Assist with event settlements as needed.
• Manage and Direct contractors (ie: parking, event staff, ushers, ticket takers, police, fire rescue, first aid and 24-hour security).  Responsibilities include ensuring correct staffing levels are maintained.
• Work with staff and contractors on guest service training.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Facility Management, or related field preferred.
• 2 – 3 years of experience in event management, public relations, promotions or related experience preferred.
• AutoCAD experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills necessary.
• Work effectively under pressure.
•   Ability to work long hours, including nights, weekends, holidays as necessary.
•   Supervisory experience helpful

Please send resume to: BB&T Center, Attention: Human Resources, One Panther Parkway, Sunrise FL 33323 or fax your resume to (954) 835-7601 or e-mail to jobs@sselive.com.  No phone calls please.