Lead Events Operations & Venue Management

Manatee County Government; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government's Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking a skilled manager to oversee day-to-day event operations at the Bradenton Area Convention Center and the Powel Crosley Estate.

The role requires scheduling staff, supervising teams, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring safety and service standards during events. High school diploma and 3+ years in a related setting are required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) or more years of experience working in a Convention & Civic Center or related event industry.
• Prior supervisory/lead experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and oversee all event-related personnel, including hiring and on-call staff.
• Plans, assigns, directs and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Determines tasks to be performed and personnel required for each event; will at times advise crew members of work schedules; supervises set-ups, tear-downs and clean-ups.
• Recommends additional or replacement equipment and supplies when deemed advisable; keeps up-to-date on new equipment, methods and technology.
• Responsible for procurement and inventory of related equipment and supplies.
• Works with third party vendor in menu development for concessions and other events.
• Assists with creation and implementation of departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures, conferring as necessary with staff members.
• Determines goods and services to be sold and advises as to prices of said goods and services.
• Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.
• Supervises the Event Coordinator, Special Events/Technical Manager, Maintenance Manager and Beverage Service Managers. Acts as liaison with third party providers of Audio Visual and Food and Beverage services.
• Will coordinate events that are contracted at the Bradenton Area Convention and Civic Center and Powel Crosley Museum.
• Supervises or coordinates all maintenance activities at the Bradenton Area Convention and Civic Center.

Skills

Event management

Supervisory experience

Staff scheduling

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Manatee County Government's Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking a skilled manager to oversee day-to-day event operations at the Bradenton Area Convention Center and the Powel Crosley Estate.

The role requires scheduling staff, supervising teams, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring safety and service standards during events. High school diploma and 3+ years in a related setting are required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.