Manager, Special Events & USHRA

Feld Entertainment, Inc.; Ellenton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking a senior events lead to oversee non-touring special events and premier event themes for the USHRA and Monster Jam portfolios.

The role includes budgeting, logistics, on-site execution, and leadership of safety programs, rulebook development, and inspections, with travel as needed. A technical/mechanics background and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or vocational certificate in mechanics.
• Demonstrated mechanics and repair skills.
• Experience in safety management, preferably in motorsports or automotive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, organize, and execute non-touring special events including budgeting and logistics.
• Contribute to thematic aspects of premier events, oversee props and storytelling.
• Manage logistics of non-touring promotional assets.
• Manage USHRA rulebook development, compliance, inspections and enforcement.
• Lead Safety Inspector program: hiring, training, scheduling.
• Conduct safety-related inquests and risk assessments.
• Maintain relationships with safety providers and industry groups.
• Lead research and development on new safety products and techniques.
• Lead USHRA Rulebook Committee and participate in Monster Jam fleet steering.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanics

Repair

Safety management

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Travel (domestic/international)

Education

Technical degree in mechanics or vocational certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Oversee, organize, and execute all non-touring special events, to also include thematic aspects of premier events and other related special projects. Manage all processes of the United States Hot Rod Association (USHRA) the official sanctioning body of Monster Jam – to include rulebook oversight and development, safety research & development, safety inquests, and management of inspections and inspectors.

Essential Functions

• Oversee, organize, and execute non-touring special events – to include budgeting, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Contribute to thematic aspects of premier events and oversee props, thematic content, style, and storytelling.
• Manage logistics of non-touring promotional assets (excluding fleet assets).
• Manage the United States Hot Rod Association (USHRA) rulebook, to include rules development, compliance, inspections and enforcement.
• Manage the Safety Inspector program, to include hiring, training, retention, and scheduling.
• Perform inquests on safety related topics.
• Maintain relationships with external safety providers and industry organizations to keep USHRA current with safety trends and developments.
• Conduct research & development on new products and safety techniques.
• Lead the USHRA Rulebook Committee and participate on the Monster Jam fleet steering committee.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in mechanics or a vocational certificate preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in mechanics and repair preferred.
• Safety management experience, preferably in a motorsports or automotive setting, preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Excellent time management and must possess strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including superior customer services.
• Ability to work under pressure with a heightened sense of urgency.
• Ability to prioritize duties for effective and successful events.
• Availability to work extended hours, holidays and weekends depending upon business demands.
• Must be dedicated, reliable and punctual.
• Demonstrate positive and professional behavior towards clients and co-workers at all times.
• Self-Motivated with ability to work independently and be a team player.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as required.