Special Events Manager - Casino jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

• Coordinate services for District events, including new event creation, staff coordination, and execution.
• Review and coordinate all third-party events held on District property.
• Evaluate assigned programs and events upon their conclusion.
• Manage logistics and coordination with District departments and the public.
• Work as a liaison with stakeholders, private groups, event organizers, and the community to coordinate and schedule field and facility space.
• Process event applications, stakeholder contracts, and insurance verifications.
• Invoice, collect, and track payments for all events, reservations, and stakeholder groups.
• Assist in developing and recommending District regulations, policies, and procedures that govern events and stakeholders.
• Assist the Community Outreach Supervisor and Manager in preparing annual budgets for events, stakeholders, and facility or field reservations.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and schedule seasonal and part-time employees for assigned programs under the direction of the Community Outreach Supervisor.
• Assist the Community Outreach Supervisor with district volunteer program, including creation of manuals, handbooks, and orientation documents as needed, as well as recruitment, training, and scheduling of individual and group volunteers.
• Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
• Coordinate with marketing staff to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
• Inventory and ensure proper condition of all equipment.
• Resolve safety and maintenance issues; report larger maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• Event planning and management.
• Field dimensions and athletic field equipment.
• Computers and Microsoft Office applications.

Skill and Ability to:

• Maintain a high level of organization.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with staff and the public.
• Create and maintain organized schedules.
• Work independently or collaborate with a team.
• Perform all duties with safety as a top priority.

Working Conditions, Physical Requirements, and Aptitudes

• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors, including working in inclement weather and extreme temperatures.
• Duties primarily performed in a public setting, requiring constant interaction with a variety of people.
• Work effectively with crowds and uncooperative individuals, difficult situations, emergencies, or periods of continuous demand.
• Travel to sites, facilities, and other locations within the Snyderville Basin area; transport materials as needed.
• Work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays depending on program needs.
• This position is ineligible for remote work. Essential duties cannot be completed without being physically present.

• 21 years of age or older with a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Associate degree in parks and recreation, communications, hospitality, project management, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in programming or event planning, six (6) months of which must be supervisory.

• Experience working with, organizing, and programming volunteers.