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Closing Date: January 16, 2025 @ 11:00pm CST, or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions.
Events Manager
Department: Zoo
Full-time, Salary
Salary Range: $71,073.60 - $84,864.00/yr
Job Summary
Coordinate and develop public special events to increase attendance and revenue. Manage all event logistics from concept to completion including entertainment, vendors, and budgets for a variety of events. Develop the strategic direction of events to create memorable experiences in alignment with the Zoo’s mission and vision and that also increase revenue.
Schedule: Occasional nights and weekends are required.
Job Responsibilities
- Direct and Coordinate Public Special Events - Coordinate events from concept to completion, managing all aspects including logistics, vendors, tenting, and entertainment. Oversee more than 20 events to generate attendance and revenue, ranging from 1 day events to large-scale, multi-day events such as Zoo A la Carte and Wild Lights.
- Develop Event Strategy - Design and develop programming that grows revenue and attendance streams while focusing on community engagement and enjoyment.
- Collaborate with Volunteers and Staff - Ensure effective communication, collaboration and partnership with all Zoo divisions impacted by events, produce workorders and coordinate with divisions to ensure necessary staff event support. Collaborate with the Zoological Society Volunteer Manager for volunteer event needs. Oversee volunteers when executing events.
- Manage Budgets - Manage expenditures and revenue in four event budgets: general events, Boo at the Zoo, A la Carte, and Wild Lights. Negotiate prices with vendors. Manage RFP processes, bidding requirements, and payments through the financial system. Manage profit and loss statements, develop budgets and pricing for events.
- Coordinate Event Print and Digital Assets - Manage production of event signage. Assist in developing content for event programs, maps, and marketing assets. Coordinate online event registration through point-of-sale (POS) system with the administration and finance divisions.
- Leadership and Human Resources - Supervise the work and performance of the Special Events section, providing leadership through motivation, engagement, feedback, support, and development. Maximize employee and team effectiveness. Schedule and direct work assignments and authorize time recording. Coordinate the recruitment, hiring orientation, training, and evaluation of the team. Maintain a positive culture of collaboration, accountability, and respectful behavior.
- Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 lbs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education, License/Certification And Experiences
- Current residency within the State of Wisconsin upon application required
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required and must be maintained throughout incumbency
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality Management or closely related field required
- Five (5) years or more of work experience in Event Management required
- Some work experience in a Supervisory or Management role required
- Advanced knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams required
Preferred Education, License/Certification And Experiences
- Previous experience using POS (Point of Sale) systems preferred
Note: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF FILING AN APPLICATION.
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, free from discrimination and harassment
, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination
, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.
