Director of Event Resources & Staffing Excellence

PRO EM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO EM is seeking a senior leader to oversee the Event Resources Department, recruiting and managing a professional, full-time and seasonal staff, and creating a positive work environment through proactive planning, management, and leadership. You will work with the VP of Event Resources on P&L, budgeting, staffing forecasts, training, and ensuring on-site staffing for major events.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of equivalent experience, strong leadership under pressure,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of equivalent experience in event management.
• Proven ability to lead a diverse, rotating team under pressure.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a professional staff and ensure a positive work environment.
• Ensure 100% staffing and on-site presence at high-volume events.
• Manage budgets, pre/post job costs, and invoicing processes.
• Collaborate with Sales and HR to support event operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff scheduling

Event operations

Communication

Problem solving

High pressure work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of equivalent experience in event management

Tools

NewDay

Microsoft Office

Job description

PRO EM is seeking a senior leader to oversee the Event Resources Department, recruiting and managing a professional, full-time and seasonal staff, and creating a positive work environment through proactive planning, management, and leadership. You will work with the VP of Event Resources on P&L, budgeting, staffing forecasts, training, and ensuring on-site staffing for major events.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of equivalent experience, strong leadership under pressure,