LACC Senior Event Manager
Core
Overseeing and directing day-to-day event management operations for the Los Angeles Convention Center, specifically focusing on premier events like conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions.
Role type
Senior Event Manager (IC)
Builds
Large-scale live events (conventions, trade shows, exhibitions) at the LA Convention Center
Domain
Venue management / Live event production
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Event planning and execution, team leadership and mentorship, client relationship management, resource management (fiscal and ancillary), schedule and traffic coordination, knowledge of building/city/fire codes, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Certified Venue Professional (CVP), Certified Exhibition Manager (CEM), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), proficiency in Ungerboeck, iPlan, AutoCad, previous management experience in a convention center
Technologies
Ungerboeck, iPlan, AutoCad, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor Event Managers, plan and execute assigned premier events, ensure accurate event specifications and floor plans, conduct on-site client visits, coordinate event schedules and safety with partners (LA Tourism, City of LA, unions, AEG), lead Weekly Events Review Meetings, develop department manuals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership