Event Coordinator

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Event Coordinator oversees all aspects of live entertainment and sports events at Delta Center. Typical responsibilities include booking, preparing estimates, and contracts, coordinating event functions, and supervising event services. This position is also expected to be the acting manager on duty for events. Coordinates and oversees all phases of select events giving great attention to detail, while maintaining high customer service standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves on the team of contacts for Delta Center events including ticketed and non-ticketed shows/games and all other events. (Specializing in the planning and coordination of meetings and banquets/partnership events)
• Coordinating with all arena departments and third parties to ensure a successful event.
• Produce accurate detailed event information, layouts, budgets, and estimates.
• Coordinate with city Fire Marshals for event permits.
• Receives and responds to booking inquiries, keeping our event management calendar current.
• Implement and maintain proper scheduling and supervision of contracted services for events.
• Manager on duty for assigned events with proper coverage during normal business hours.
• Embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion where guests and team members feel welcomed, valued, and heard.
• Operate with an emphasis on safety for employees, teams, and guests.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Exemplify the mission and values: transparent, all-in, community-obsessed, one-team, and scrappy

COMPETENCIES:

• Communicates effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared Objectives.
• Manages conflict- Handling conflict situations effectively and efficiently with minimal noise.
• Manages complexity- Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Action-oriented- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Directs work- Providing direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to get work done.
• Manages ambiguity- Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two to three years of event management experience in a similar type of facility is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Sports/Facility Management, hospitality, or business-related field preferred.
• Experience working in a computer network environment utilizing multiple Microsoft, Google Suite, and event management programs.
• Experience working with CAD Software is preferred.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make proper decisions in handling incidents at all types of events.
• Ability to plan, service, and supervise a variety of events with the assistance and cooperation of other staff members.
• Requires evening and weekend work (which could be in excess of 40 hours per week) and the ability to work long flexible hours, including evenings, and weekends. and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally
• This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess
• This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time
• This person must be able to lift 20 lbs regularly and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds

Delta Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at recruiting@utahjazz.com to request an accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Delta Center reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.