Event Coordinator - State Farm Stadium

ASM Global-SMG; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an Event Coordinator in Glendale, AZ to coordinate post-booking stage services for assigned events. You will manage 30-40 events per year, partnering with facility clients, staff, and partners to ensure on-time setup, safety, and cost control.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Previous event coordination experience is preferred.

Job description

POSITION: Event Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Event Services

REPORTS TO: Director, Event Services

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LEGENDS GLOBAL Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

Summary

The Event Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of post-booking stage services for assigned events. This position will have sole responsibility to coordinate 30 - 40 varying sized events per year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following.

• Assist as primary coordinator for Arizona Cardinals home games / events as needed
• Meet with facility clients prior to events and assist in determining event needs; Consult with exhibit managers, promoters, convention representatives, and others concerning physical set-up needs and other requirements for assigned areas
• Provide information and coordinate support staffing including operations, audio/visual, telecommunications, conversions, housekeeping, engineering, security, police & EMS, catering, box office. parking and guest services personnel
• Prepare drawings, layouts, diagrams, instructions, set-up requirements and supporting documentation for each event and distribute to appropriate staff, communicating changes prior to event.
• Present event data sheets & reviews in weekly interdepartmental event planning meetings
• Submit relevant floor plans and stamped drawings to the fire marshal’s office for events and serve as the liaison for the client.
• Inspect facilities and event space to ensure they are being maintained properly for events and ensure compliance with applicable fire, building and safety codes
• Oversee the computing of costs for billing of services and equipment rental charges
• Review and approve final billing to facility users prior to release of invoice
• Accurately inputs and updates all information pertinent to definite sales accounts into the facilities’ established event management software solution.
• Assist Sales Department in preparation of written cost estimates
• Interpret and apply all relevant federal, state and local regulations
• Routinely serve as Manager on Duty, serving as a facility representative
• Oversee event staffing while serving as Manager on Duty
• Respond to visual and audible alarms from building automation safety systems.
• Make immediate decisions and communicate with all users of the facility in an emergency situation
• Coordinate staff trainings with Legends Global Sales and stadium partners.
• Provide assistance to the EOC, Security & Guest Services departments as necessary
• A passion for the event business!

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Knowledge Of: Multipurpose public assembly facility management Operations and production characteristics of event management/mega events Needs of users of large public assembly facilities Crowd management and control techniques Customer Service practices Principles of supervision Facility use contracts Fire and public safety regulations A/V equipment and electronic systems in administering public assembly facilities Terminology used in entertainment and flat show settings Relevant federal, state, and local regulations Must have computer skills in Microsoft office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, CAD and internet software Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree from four-year University 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience Possession of, or ability to obtain a current CPR certificate Skills and Abilities Plan, service, and supervise medium-to-large-scale events with minimal supervision and to interact with all levels of staff and clients. Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) work days and extended numbers of days Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, the individual should have some computer skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On-site – 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, AZ 85305

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NOTE The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.