Job Summary:The Events Manager II plans, directs, and coordinates large-scale events held at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC). Assist other team members in coordinating and covering events.Essential Duties:
Plan and oversee all aspects of the Centers large-scale, high-profile 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 estimate of expenses and a final event settlement, conducting post-event client survey and making sure that all facility guidelines and contractual terms are properly executedManage events onsite from move-in through move-out. Manage unexpected changes, troubleshoot, and resolve challenging circumstances that ariseCollaborate extensively with event organizers, contractors and partners in advance in order to prepare detailed and succinct event production plan. Enter event requirements in Ungerboeck and effectively communicate requirements to internal colleaguesConsult and/or design room set-up in accordance with fire code and industry standards. Diagram floor plans in iPlan when neededSupport programming functionality and developing enhancements within the Ungerboeck (USI) system. Steps in in the absence of the USI administer. Leads training in this area for the departmentIndependently develop, script, and modify facility guidelines. Act as a back-up to the Sr. Event ManagerCo-manage and support fellow Event Managers in covering events as assigned by the VP, Event ServicesConduct meetings with clients, in-house staff, contractors, and outside partners to ensure transparent communication to execute the eventOther duties as assigned by the VP, Event Services.Required Qualifications (Job Knowledge, Skills, and Education):
A minimum education level of: Associate of Arts/Sciences Degree (2-year)
Area of Study: Business, Venue, Hospitality or Entertainment Management
Minimum years of related work experience: 5 years
Must effectively plan and schedule trade shows, citywide conventions, and other large-scale events.
A proven track record of leading the execution of events with 5,000 or more attendees.
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.
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