Event Production Manager

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Production Manager with a passion for cycling and expertise in route planning and management. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to oversee all aspects of event production, from initial planning to execution. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of bicycle events, particularly charity rides, and will be able to create unforgettable experiences for participants.

The Event Production Manager serves as the primary logistics planner working with the Production Team and managing coordinator(s) to secure all sites, routes, contracts, permits and jurisdictional support necessary to safely and effectively produce an event that fulfills Event 360's and the client’s goals and surpasses expectations. Considerable interaction with other departments, including Programs, Purchasing, Event Operations, Legal and Accounting among others are critical. Significant travel will be required.

This position reports directly to the Director of Production and is classified as exempt. This position is home-office based, strategically located around the contiguous United States to meet the needs of the company.

Responsibilities (included, but not limited to):

• Successfully direct and manage projects from beginning to end
• Oversee and assist the Production Coordinator(s) in securing all sites, routes, contracts, permits and jurisdictional support
• Create and develop operational plans including but not limited to site guidelines, maps, manifests, emergency response, staffing, staff checklists and week/day of event timelines
• Work with Director of Production, Account Director, Purchasing and others to secure vendors and event supplies, and manage assets
• Effectively implement on event operational plans and in some cases, serve as the primary event lead when the Account Director or Director of Production are absent
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Identify and resolve issues and communicate them to the appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner
• Frequent travel to different geographic areas required as well as availability to work evenings and some weekends
• Other projects and duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Professional experience in a production or project management role with a proven track record of at least 5 years
• Proven experience in event production and management, with a focus on bicycle events
• Professional experience managing direct reports
• Demonstrate experience in the core components of Event 360's services including client services, participant acquisition, volunteer management, operations, event planning and execution
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a large, complex project with a corresponding capability to assess the broader picture
• Ability to lead and coordinate several projects simultaneously and bring projects to successful completion
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate success in budget management
  
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, with occasional need to lift more depending on the situation
• Consistently operation a computer and other office equipment
• Communicate with internal and external clients, and must be able to exchange
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and complete repetitive motions such as typing, answering phones, and other administrative functions
• May be asked to operate and drive event vehicles and may experience extended periods of driving a vehicle
  
  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work conditions are normal for an office environment but will depend on employees home-office setting
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but will depend on employees home-office setting
• Normal weekly workload but may commonly require long hours including evening and/or weekend hours throughout the year
• When traveling on event, work environment can consist of hotel rooms, a shared tour bus with a private sleeping bunk, among other possibilities
• Work may require between 40-60% travel
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision with a monthly benefit stipend
• Company paid Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD
• 401k option with Principal
• Discretionary paid time off
• 11 Paid holidays
• Optional employee voluntary life Insurance
  
  

Perks

• Respectful environment
• Overall team collaboration and support
• Recognition and rewards through Bonusly
  
  

Employment Statement

Event 360, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified candidates will be asked to submit to a background screening

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