POSITION:           Event Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:  Events

FLSA STATUS :  Full-time/Salary/Exempt

Legends Global brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across planning, sales, partnerships, hospitality, and merchandise, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

We are also the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 400+ arenas, stadiums, convention/exhibition centers, and performing arts venues globally.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

THE ROLE

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all event operations including event set up, staff and cleaning
• Act as “point of contact” for each client, while ensuring proper set-up and the smooth operation of the event
• Ascertain event requirements for physical set-up and staffing through written, telephone and/or personal contact with the client.  Maintain contact with client from pre-event to post-event
• Coordinate and communicate client’s needs in a timely manner to the appropriate internal and external departments and organizations
• Provide clients with updates and changes in cost estimates
• Prepare and distribute “front of house” event information for each event
• Assist in maintaining all event files
• Oversee operations, contractors, concessionaires, etc. to ensure event requirements are met
• Serve as “Event Manager on Duty” as required
• Other duties may be assigned.       

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required
• Ability to operate effectively in a multiple-demand environment is essential
• Strong customer service orientation is essential
• Supervisory experience recommended and sales experience a plus.
• Computer literacy:  spreadsheet, MS Office, computer diagramming skills preferred

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE     

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

One year’s event management or coordination experience in a service industry field strongly preferred

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Hours are event driven including some nights, weekends and holidays.

Location: Jacksonville, Florida

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

To Apply:

Apply at: https://www.jaxevents.com/p/about/employment

External link:

Recruiter: Sonya Brown

300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.