Manager, Special Events & USHRA

The Best Job Board; Ellenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Job Board seeks an experienced events manager to oversee non-touring events for the USHRA portfolio, handling budgeting, logistics, and on-site execution.

You will drive thematic concepts, manage promo assets, rulebooks, safety programs, and coordinate with external safety providers and committees, traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in mechanics or vocational certificate preferred.
• Safety management experience in motorsports or automotive settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee non-touring events with budgeting, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Contribute to thematic aspects and oversee props, styling, and storytelling.
• Manage logistics of non-touring promotional assets.
• Administer USHRA rulebook development, compliance, inspections and enforcement.
• Lead the Safety Inspector program including hiring, training, retention, and scheduling.
• Perform safety-related inquests.
• Maintain relationships with safety providers and industry groups.
• Research and develop 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Work under pressure

Prioritization

Team player

Travel willingness

Education

Technical degree in mechanics or vocational certificate

Job description

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.