Event Production Manager

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Job # 037204 Department Code 30003-1067 Department Carrier Dome Operations Management Job Title Event Production Manager Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with Experience Staff Level S5 FLSA Status Exempt Hours
Hours may vary based on operational needs.

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer) Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
An important aspect of this position is recruiting and hiring staff. Scheduling and payroll coordination of student production workers is required, and the supervision and development of Dome Production staff is also expected.

Another key responsibility is engaging in the planning and implementation process for events held in the Dome. Meeting with clients, developing operational plans, scheduling labor, procuring rental needs, etc. is needed.

The position is involved in the leadership of production staff and the execution of changeovers which includes, setup and breakdown. Operational support for the events is also required.

Extensive communication with Dome departments, the Athletic department, University Schools and Colleges and service providers is expected. As well, this position coordinates weekly event information sheets and delivers content to essential staff and service providers.

Other responsibilities include being the main point of contact for determined events, coordinating & executing facility tours, & inventory and organization of essential production items. The Event Production Manager position requires a flexible work schedule which includes being available to work 7 days a week and overnight hours dependent on event schedule & facility needs. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, or combination of high school degree and three (3) plus years of experience in facility operations at the professional or collegiate level with two (2) plus years of facility operations leadership experience.
• The position requires working knowledge of large sport venue structures including venue event logistics, stadium conversion requirements, Human Resource knowledge including hiring, scheduling, and payroll processes.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Customer service experience

Job Specific Qualifications

• Detailed planning and event production abilities
• Supervisory and management experience
• Communication—excellent written and oral skills
• Customer Service proficiency

Responsibilities

• Human Resources
  • Recruiting (tabling, interviews)
  • Hiring protocols (job posting, proper HR hiring procedures)
  • Scheduling (email communication)
  • Payroll (time sheets, calculations, payroll department coordination)
  
  
  
• Changeover Logistics
  • Scheduling all changeover and labor needs to ensure determined minimum number of workers
  • Maintaining proper check-in process
  • Leadership role in task supervision to ensure efficient completion
  • Proper staff check-out process
• Department Oversight and Staff Development
  • Working with Director of Operations in establishing effective communication strategies and accountability for all operations team members.
  • Creating opportunities of growth through task assignments, responsibilities, and training.
• Planning and Implementation of Events
  • Engaged in event planning process, including:
    • Client logistics meetings
    • Staffing determination
    • Rental needs, setup logistics and supervision
    • Event support
    • Breakdown supervision.
• Inter-Department Communication and Coordination
  • Effective communication with various departments within the facility which include business office, ticket operations, event staff management, and technical specialties.
  • Responsible for developing and delivering content of Event Information Sheets for weekly meetings with facility staff and service partners.

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