Event Lead

Cleveland Metroparks•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Event Lead plans, coordinates, and executes events for assigned areas, managing client needs while adhering to facility guidelines. This role involves on-site support during events, assisting with setup and teardown, tracking inventory, and potentially closing the facility. The Event Lead also handles customer transactions, assists with cleaning, and communicates important issues to their supervisor. Safety and efficiency are paramount, requiring the ability to respond to hazardous situations. The role also includes performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associates degree from an accredited university in hospitality management or related degree, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
A minimum of one year of experience in special event management and hospitality.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license under the laws of the State of Ohio.
Management skills and strong business acumen, including problem solving, vision, ability to manage multiple programs and meet deadlines, collaboration, leadership, decision making and ability to analyze diverse facts and develop clear and concise reports and recommendations.
Ability to develop and effective working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public.
Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to perform with considerable independence and initiative.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates and executes events for assigned areas.
Coordinates all aspects of event execution, often coordinating several events per day and month.
Manages clients’ needs while aligning with facility guidelines.
Provides on-site presence during events to support event logistics.
Works with host and management staff to support all client’s needs.
Provide assistance with set up and tear down before, after and during events.
Track and complete inventory of event equipment weekly.
Assist with closing facility as needed.
Complete transaction of customers on Triple Seat and/or POS.
Assist with any cleaning needs pertaining to event preparation.
Keeps direct supervisor promptly informed of key/significant issues or concerns.
Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co-workers and public.
Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.