Events Manager

Startdate; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

City of Grande Prairie is seeking an Events Manager to lead the Events & Programming department and oversee the development of diverse city events at venues such as Bonnetts Energy Centre and The Bowes.

You will collaborate with Box Office, Operations, and staff to ensure excellent guest experiences, manage the event calendar, contracts, and safety planning while coordinating with regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Communications or equivalent.
• IAVM Venue Management School would be considered an asset.
• Minimum three years' experience managing live events.
• Experience managing event financials and settlements.
• Experience building and leading teams.
• Minimum 3 years' guest experience/crowd management experience.
• Minimum 3 years' marketing experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote city venues and events to booking clients and artists.
• Collaborate with Box Office and Operations to ensure ticketing, logistics and guest experience.
• Manage the Event Calendar in Momentus and implement Momentus/Event Draw training.
• Oversee event budgets, sponsorship strategies, and marketing initiatives.
• Develop staff training programs for Events support personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Alberta Gaming Liquor Commission and Health/Safety requirements.

Skills

Guest experience

Team leadership

Marketing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Momentus

Event Draw

Job description

The City of Grande Prairie isa vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region ofAlberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancingthe quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live,work, and play.

Our Events & Programming department islooking for a dedicated Events Manager to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

• Actively promote Bonnetts Energy Centre, The Bowes, other City event venues and the City of Grande Prairie to potential booking clients and artists while developing a broad range of exciting and diverse programming.
• Work collaboratively with the Box Office and Operations departments to ensure efficient execution of all events; including ticketing, logistics and guest experience.
• Manage the Event Calendar in Momentus
• Manage the implementation and training of Momentus and Event Draw for staff.
• Oversee the development and implementation of City events.
• Oversee event booking quotes and contracts submission to the Director.
• Manage the Event Department budget with a focus on revenue generation.
• Approve event-specific budgets and expenditures.
• Approve departmental and tour marketing initiatives.
• Manage Sponsorship strategies and targets.
• Approve staff event details such as determining planning, organizing production and technical requirements along with other event details.
• Approve event staffing requirements in cooperation with team members and assign work to contracted services (ie: event touring crew, rigging).
• Develop and facilitate comprehensive Events support staff training programs.
• Work in conjunction with Alberta Gaming Liquor Commission, Alberta Health Services, Fire Department, Safety Codes.
• Assist the Events & Entertainment Director with attracting and negotiating agency events.
• Analyze tour data to support the Director to make informed buying decisions.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of the entertainment industry, communication media, production personnel, other City departments, community groups, corporations and the public.
• Present reports to Committee and Council, as required.
• Attend and supervise events, as required.
• Work cooperatively with all City of Grande Prairie departments and staff.
• Mentor events staff.
• Assist with venue emergency response planning.
• Hold an exemplary level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Communications or equivalent.
• IAVM Venue Management School would be considered an asset.
• Minimum three years' experience managing live events
• Experience managing event financials and settlements.
• Experience building and leading teams.
• Minimum 3 years' guest experience/crowd management experience
• Minimum 3 years' marketing experience

Hours

The standardworkweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule beingdetermined by theimmediate supervisor.

Compensation

F Band - $51.57 - $66.65 per hour

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | Cityof Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building andsustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with uniqueexperiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support,respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization,and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for aninterview will be notified via phone or email.

• This posting will be open until a suitablecandidate(s) is/are found.