Manager of Event Design

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority • Las Vegas, NV

10d

About The Position

Event Design creates special events and meetings at the scale of Las Vegas by collaborating with executive, operations, marketing and sales teams. The Manager of Event Design is responsible for planning and executing events on brand and elevating them to include a Vegas “WOW” factor at or under the department budget.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum of three years experience in event planning and execution, preferably in destination marketing, the resort industry, or special events
• Ability to work collaboratively with team and other departments
• Strong time management with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills with above-average written and verbal communications skills to communicate effectively with vendors, management, and other ambassadors
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while being detail-oriented
• Experience working with a wide variety of internal and external clients and outside suppliers
• Demonstrates a commitment to valuing differences among individuals and a passion for being inclusive
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to work outside regular business hours when required
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport

Nice To Haves

• a bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• experience with graphics is a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistency and visibility of the Las Vegas brands at events.
• Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders and suppliers to create on-brand sales platforms.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously and all logistics to include project management, timelines, creative concepts, contract negotiation, and all financial administrative elements, including budgeting, audiovisual, food and beverage, venue selection, transportation, etc.
• Lead event creation and cooperative efforts to set the event expectations.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all clients, mission partners and LVCVA ambassadors by creating an atmosphere of cooperation and friendliness.
• Coordinate interdepartmental efforts, including collaboration with the LVCVA Ad agency for graphics, tradeshow booths, invitations, etc.
• Leverage sponsorship opportunities for efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct pre-meeting and post-event surveys and evaluations to measure departmental and event metrics.
• Attend events for onsite management, when appropriate, to ensure successful real-time execution.
• Direct supplier and mission partner teams to actualize the event vision.
• Act as a destination expert and knowledge resource center by staying highly visible in the local market, maintaining close contact with mission partners, and being knowledgeable in event planning trends.

Benefits

• equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED