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Yale Theater - Event Space Manager
Be a part of history with the reopening of the revitalized historic Yale Theater!
Job Description:
The Event Space Manager will oversee the general operations of the Yale Theater. The job includes daily operations in the realm of marketing, booking, facilities management and will at any time require the following:
Meet with potential clients to show space and sell bookings.
Launch marketing campaigns and oversee appropriate marketing collateral for the event space as well as general marketing and social media oversight.
Attend all scheduled events and act as coordinator for the events, before, during and after the event in a professional manner representative of Yale Theater.
Work with all vendors and maintain working relationships with vendors such as food, beverage, AV etc.
Liaise with vendors, exhibitors, and stakeholders during the event planning process.
Book vendors, entertainers, photographers, and schedule speakers.
Hire staff to manage the event, including seasonal staff and security personnel.
Assess each events overall success and submit findings.
Skills:
Must have a general technical knowledge in order to operate AV system and lighting system in the space.
Must have positive and friendly disposition and be comfortable interacting with the general public.
Must be flexible and able to transition from differing projects within the work setting.
General project management experience.
Strong organizational skills.
Superior presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must be able to anticipate and plan for possible different scenarios, emergencies and adapt to ensure client and venue maintain relationship.
Ability to delegate event-planning tasks to other staff members where necessary.
Capable of issuing invoices and collecting payments in a timely manner, and creating comprehensive and readable financial reports.
Keep inventory of furniture, decor, projectors, computers, and other display materials.
If you think you'd be a great fit for this job, email us! We look forward to hearing from you.
