Event Planner - Décor & Design Focus

Mugwump Productions; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mugwump Productions, a leading event company in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a dedicated Event Project Manager to handle décor and production for high-profile events. Ideal candidates will have a passion for event management, strong project management skills, and experience in the hospitality industry. The role offers a solid starting salary with excellent benefits, including paid time off and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K

Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within the company

Complementary tickets to events

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of project management experience in the event/hospitality industry.
• Creative and passionate about events.
• Proficient in creating budgets and understanding profit and loss statements.

Responsibilities

• Organizing event décor productions for high-profile corporate events.
• Guide pre-planning and client deadlines for seamless event execution.
• Serve as onsite liaison for clients and technician teams.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to multitask

Excellent interpersonal skills

Management experience

Knowledge of the event industry

Education

Hospitality degree

Tools

Flex Software Program

Job description

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Event Project Manager – Décor & Design Focus

Do you have a passion for creating events and making long-lasting memories for your clients? Mugwump Productions is seeking a Project Manager focusing on event décor and production!

What Is In It For You

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Starting at $50,000 + Bonus Plan
• Team-focused culture
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our company
• Complementary tickets to events including the Jacksonville Icemen Hockey Games, Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Games, and Special events

What you will be doing:

• Organizing event décor productions for high-profile corporate events from initial design to event day, including meetings with clients to determine needs, budget, designing, and building quotes, coordinating vendors and venues, overseeing loading of trucks, on-site management, set-up, and execution.
• Create floor plans, design stage sets, and coordinate with venue for internal and external planning
• Conduct pre/post-conference meetings with clients and relevant departments to confirm details
• Guide pre-planning and client deadlines for seamless event execution
• Work closely with technical, warehouse, marketing, sales, and project management teams
• In collaboration with the Production Manager, ensure adequate staff scheduling for setup/strike of events
• Participate in design reviews with internal staff, clients, and consultants
• Oversee and assist with load-in and load-out for events
• Serve as onsite liaison for clients and technician teams to maintain high customer service standards
• Attend weekly meetings providing status reports on upcoming and past events
• Manage job costing to ensure cost-effectiveness

Your experience and skills include:

• At least 3 to 5 years of project management experience in the event/hospitality industry
• Creative and passionate about events
• Knowledge of the event industry
• Proficient in creating budgets and understanding profit and loss statements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Management experience and leadership abilities
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask
• Able to work in high-energy, high-pressure environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-oriented
• Able to work weekends and evenings
• Proficiency in Flex Software Program or ability to learn new programs quickly
• Proficiency in general office equipment
• Hospitality degree or experience is desirable

Your team and working environment:

Mugwump Productions is based in Jacksonville, FL, with a second location in Daytona Beach, FL. Our Jacksonville office is in a newly built building near the Town Center, off 295 & Beach Blvd.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company committed to attracting, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent.

Why work for Mugwump Productions?

We are more than an event company; we are a community of passionate, creative individuals. Project Managers thrive on the energy of events. Our company culture is strong, with many team members staying over 8 years, some for 25 years. We are growing and invite you to be part of our team!

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Internet Publishing

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