Event Manager Toyota Arena

Position Title: Event Manager

Department: Event Services

Reports To: Senior Director of Event Services

Compensation: $80,000

Classification: Salaried, Exempt

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

Position Summary: Under administrative direction, assists major tenants with the coordination of logistics for their events at Toyota Arena and ONT Field. Duties include all event coordination from event booking through conclusion.　

Essential Functions:

• Assists tenants in planning the logistical requirements for events.
• Assists tenants in determining manpower requirements (i.e., security, crowd control, private security, box office, and police).
• Provides tenants with technical and physical data on facility (i.e., electrical, sound, lighting, and plumbing).
• Acts in a sales role for rental of Toyota Arena and ONT Field equipment and sells services of departmental part-time personnel.
• Advises tenants of most advantageous utilization of space.
• Advises tenants of building policies, fire regulations, and other governing districts that may impose regulations on the tenant.
• Acts as a Duty Manager during events.
• Reviews tenant's contract for space utilization, special arrangements, etc.
• Coordinates with tenant's private contractors (decorators, electrical, A/V, plumbing, bus service, etc.).
• Enforces exclusivity of in-house catering services.
• Reviews and provides billing information to client for final settlement and to Accounting for invoicing.
• Secures required tenant insurance.
• Prepares diagrams for special room set-ups.
• Assists on special assignments as required.

License/Certificate:

• One to two years management level experience coordinating events in a multi-purpose facility which services conventions, exhibits, trade and consumer shows, athletic events, concerts, sales meetings, food and beverage functions, etc.　

Experience/Training/Education:

• High school or GED certificate graduate required
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in event management, hospitality, sports management, tourism, arts administration, or related field preferred but not required
• 3+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent work experience preferred but not required
• Customer service experience preferred but not required

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

Knowledge of:

Terminology used in the convention, event, and entertainment business

Set-ups and take-downs

Utilities (i.e., special lighting, booth wiring, compressed air, etc.)

Computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to:

Read, write, and speak English

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Be detail oriented

Always present a professional appearance and demeanor during the workday

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with tenants, employees, and the public

Skill to:

Operate modern office equipment, including computer, phone, and copy machine

Operate a motor vehicle

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

Tasks are performed with moderate supervision without assistance for 40% of the workday; pushing and pulling doors open, lifting, stooping, bending and lifting at least 50 lbs. Walking for long distances for more than 50% of workday. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours. Employees may be scheduled to work until 12:00am or later. Must be able to pass the background check.
Employee should use precautions & follow safety guidelines.

 

Recruiter- Wendy Canahui

Legends Global- Toyota Arena

4000 E Ontario Center Parkway Ontario, CA. 91764

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note　
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.　
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact (909)937-3013 for further assistance.