Senior Event Manager & Logistics Lead

Dickies Arena; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trail Drive Management Corp (TDMC) seeks a full-time Event Manager to support the Will Rogers Memorial Center operations in Fort Worth. The role requires coordinating décor, catering, entertainment, transportation, guest invites, and event logistics to ensure flawless execution.

Responsibilities include advancing events, organizing pre-event meetings, preparing budgets, CAD drawings, and collaborating with departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Production or Sports/Entertainment Management or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in event management, preferably concerts/sporting events.
• Knowledge of lighting, audio, video, and venue technical requirements.
• Ability to read riders, manage budgets, and adhere to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review riders and production requirements with promoters and artists’ reps.
• Advance all assigned events for success.
• Organize pre-event meetings and ensure attendance of staff.
• Develop and distribute Event Memos/Information Sheets.
• Prepare budgets and provide forecasting to Finance.
• Attend and lead Event Settlements with Finance.
• Develop CAD drawings for events and arena areas.
• Identify solutions to production/logistics problems.
• Coordinate CAD drawings with Ticketing for pre-sale/on-sale.

Skills

Event management

CAD

MS Office

Budgeting

Communication

Scheduling

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Production or Sports/Entertainment Management

Equivalent work experience

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Trail Drive Management Corp (TDMC) seeks a full-time Event Manager to support the Will Rogers Memorial Center operations in Fort Worth. The role requires coordinating décor, catering, entertainment, transportation, guest invites, and event logistics to ensure flawless execution.

Responsibilities include advancing events, organizing pre-event meetings, preparing budgets, CAD drawings, and collaborating with departments.