LACC Event Manager

ASM Global•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$75,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Event Manager I plans, directs, and coordinates events held at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC). Assist other team members in coordinating and covering events.

Requirements

Effectively plan and schedule small trade shows, meetings, and other events.
Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate sound judgement in stressful, highly active situations.
Must be detail-oriented and can manage both fiscal and ancillary resources.
Effectively collaborate and resolve conflicts with others.
Must have reliable transportation.
Required variable work schedules such as late hours, early mornings, extended hours, holidays, and weekends.
Knowledge of building policies, city codes, and fire codes as they pertain to event management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency (Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Degree Preferred)
Area of Study: Business, Venue, Hospitality or Entertainment Management
Minimum years of related work experience: 3 years

Nice To Haves

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Working knowledge of Ungerboeck and iPlan
Experience in the Convention Center, Hospitality or Entertainment industry preferred.
Knowledge of Ungerboeck Systems Inc (USI) or Momentus Technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee all aspects of assigned events from planning to post event billing. This includes conducting site visits, planning meetings, pre-con meetings, executing the event onsite from move-in through move out, preparing estimates of expenses and a final event settlement, conducting post-event client survey, and making sure that all facility guidelines and contractual terms are properly executed.
Manage events onsite from move-in through move-out.
Manage unexpected changes, troubleshoot, and resolve challenging circumstances that arise.
Co-manage and support fellow Event Managers in covering events as assigned by the VP, Event Services.
Collaborate extensively with event organizers, contractors, and partners in advance to prepare detailed and succinct event production plan.
Enter event requirements in Ungerboeck and effectively communicate requirements to internal colleagues.
Consult and/or design room set-up in accordance with fire code and industry standards.
Diagram floor plans in iPlan when needed.
Conduct meetings with clients, in-house staff, contractors, and outside partners to ensure transparent communication to execute the event.
Other duties as assigned by the VP, Event Services.