Public Events Manager — Venues & Programming

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

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.