Director of Event Services
Core
Lead and coordinate personnel, subcontractors, and daily activities for successful event execution, guest services, facility safety, and event support operations.
Role type
Director of Event Services
Builds
Trade shows, conventions, special events, and facility operations
Domain
Event management and facility operations
Required skills
Strategic direction, operational oversight, staffing and scheduling, performance management, budget development, contract negotiation, risk management, emergency procedure development, cross-functional coordination, union relations, facility equipment operation
Preferred skills
Professional industry certifications (CVP, CVE, CMP), labor relations experience, purchasing procedures expertise
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, event management software, payroll systems (E-Time)
Responsibilities
Supervise and train Event Managers/Coordinators, plan and assign daily work assignments, oversee event staffing/security/crowd management, develop departmental goals and operating procedures, manage departmental budgets, coordinate cross-functional efforts, act as Director on Duty (DOD), negotiate service agreements, develop emergency procedures
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership