Event Manager - Peoria Civic Center

ASM Global-SMG • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

The Event Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating all activities related to facility events, ensuring that operational requirements are met through effective communication with clients and internal staff. This role involves overseeing event preparations, managing timelines, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations during events.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the principles of event management.
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines for billing and event execution.
• Ability to work a varied schedule according to the needs of the business.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, or communications preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Experience with CAD software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to gather information and organize facility preparation for the event.
• Inform facility departments of client needs for the event and ensure availability and feasibility of providing requested services.
• Coordinate labor needs and timeline requirements to all involved departments.
• Prepare written specifications for event-related tasks, including seating, staging, décor, etc.
• Guide clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract provisions, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to confirm event parameters, including any changes.
• Facilitate communication between clients, caterers, and Food & Beverage management.
• Develop parking, patron traffic flow, and crowd control plans in cooperation with facility and event security managers.
• Prepare written post-event evaluation of activities and correction of errors.
• Serve as the Manager on Duty for the duration of the event.
• Ensure client and facility staff comply with local safety regulations during event load-in/setup, the event itself, and post-event teardown and cleanup.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
• Commitment to sustainability
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree