Entertainment Manager

Indigo Sky Casino; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigo Sky Casino in Wyandotte, OK, seeks an Entertainment Manager to develop and manage the entertainment calendar, book bands and acts, and oversee event budgets and vendor relations.

The role requires strong communication, customer service, and negotiation skills with at least three years of event experience and the ability to obtain the tribal gaming license. Expect cross-department coordination and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma; marketing degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years event experience including booking entertainers.
• Able to obtain/maintain Eastern Shawnee Tribe gaming license.
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds and work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the overall entertainment calendar.
• Source and evaluate new bands, entertainers, DJ’s, specialty acts, and other entertainment opportunities.
• Negotiate fees and contracts for bands and entertainment.
• Coordinate with multiple departments for weekly and larger events.

Skills

Oral communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Learning ability

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Marketing Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Entertainment ManagerIndigo Sky Casino - Wyandotte, OK 74370## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneCategoryOther## Description| || --- || **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** * *Develops and manages the overall entertainment calendar.* * *Determine and approve performance date, times, locations, and entertainment mix.* * *Source and evaluate new bands, entertainers, DJ’s, specialty acts, and other entertainment opportunities.* * *Negotiate fees, contracts, riders, etc. that are associate with bands and entertainment.* * *Ensure entertainment stays within approved monthly and annual budget.* * *Create and complete pre-forma and post forma for all entertainment events.* * *Analyze weekly and quarterly acts by using headcounts, F&B impacts, expenses, feedback, etc.* * *Make recommendations on which acts should be renewed, changed or discontinued.* * *Approve setups and all production needs prior to the events.* * *Manage purchasing for all supplies, equipment, décor and operational needs.* * *Maintain vendor and entertainment relationship.* * *Work with Marketing to develop entertainment campaigns, events and promotional strategies.* * *Coordinate with Security, IT, F&B, Facilities, Gaming, Hotel and other departments for weekly and larger events.* * *Coach, train, schedule, and develop department team members, including department and casino SOP’s and P&P’s and hold accountable for event execution, reporting, content and guest experience.* * *Maintains constant awareness of services, promotions, and events offered to inform guests.* * *Exhibits superb team leadership/development and collaborating ability while working with all departments.* * *Maintain communication with the Director, providing timely updates on department operations, upcoming events, performance, budgets, contracts, challenges and any departmental needs requiring awareness, support and approval* * *Provide recommendations and solutions when presenting departmental needs or concerns to the Director.* * *Perform additional duties as assigned by management, including assisting with casino promotions, special events, property initiatives and other operational needs to support the overall success of the casino and guest experience.* * *Manage all department payroll and disciplinary. Attend all required meetings.* || **JOB PREREQUISITES:** * *Above average oral communication skills* * *Excellent customer service* * *Problem solving capability* * *High capacity for learning* || This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. |## Qualifications| || --- || **EDUCATION:** *GED or High School Diploma. Marketing Degree is preferred* || **EXPERIENCE:** *Minimum of three-year event experience to include booking of entertainers. Microsoft office applications, excellent customer service skills, and negotiation abilities.* || **LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:** *Be able to obtain/maintain Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma gaming license.* || **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** *Ability to maneuver in the casino and routinely lift up 25 pounds and occasionally as much as 60 pounds. Must be able to stand or walk for a minimum of 8 hours and maneuver in or outside the casino. Visual acuity to observe and react to handle internal and external customer complaints or questions. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to bend, kneel, twist and stretch/reach above head. Have good dexterity in fingers* || **WORK ENVIRONMENT***:* *We maintain an alcohol/drug-free workplace. Work in casino operations containing second hand smoke with high noise level and bright lights. Must be able and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.* |