Overview
Events Production Manager – POST Jobs in Houston, TX at POST Houston
Job Description
Join the dynamic team at POST Houston, where innovation meets community engagement in one of the city's most iconic spaces. As an Events Production Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in orchestrating unforgettable experiences within our multi-use destination. From corporate gatherings to cultural festivals, you'll have the opportunity to bring diverse events to life in a vibrant urban setting. If you're passionate about event production and management, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to be part of a historic cultural landmark, we want to hear from you.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Event Coordination: Collaborate with the events and management teams to plan, organize, and execute a wide range of events, including corporate meetings, weddings, conferences, and public events, ensuring seamless delivery from concept through completion.
• Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders, delivering exceptional customer service while promptly addressing inquiries, concerns, and special requests.
• Venue Management: Oversee event space logistics, including setup and breakdown, and coordinate with venue management to ensure all spaces meet client specifications and comply with building standards and protocols.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, including cost estimates, expense tracking, and vendor negotiations, to ensure events are delivered within approved financial parameters.
• Team Leadership: Manage event staff and volunteers by delegating responsibilities, providing direction, and fostering a collaborative and professional work environment to support successful event execution.
• Vendor Coordination: Liaise with and manage relationships with external vendors, including caterers, florists, AV technicians, and security personnel, to fulfill event requirements and enhance the overall guest experience.
• Event Marketing: Partner with the marketing team to promote events through social media, email campaigns, and promotional materials to drive attendance and maximize engagement.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate unforeseen challenges during events, ensuring the safety and security of guests, staff, and property at all times.
• Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations to assess the success of each event, gather feedback from clients and attendees, and identify areas for improvement to enhance future event experiences.
• External Networking: Serve as a representative of the venue and continuously seek opportunities to innovate and elevate the quality of events hosted at POST Houston.
Education and Work Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications, event management, hospitality management or a related field. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree with qualifying experience in hospitality or events management are encouraged to apply.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in events management or hospitality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of communicating with a variety of clients.
- The ability to independently lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 pounds, on a frequent basis is required.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and active participation in social media networks.
- Knowledge of Event Temple, Social Tables, and Eventbrite.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs (especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) desired.
Schedule: This is a full-time position that will require flexible availability, including multiple early mornings, late nights, and weekends, based on the events schedule.
Job Type: Full-time
Weekend Availability: Required
Ability to commute/relocate: Must be able to reliably commute to Houston, TX 77201, or plan to relocate before starting work.
Title: Events Production Manager – POST
Company: POST Houston
Location: Houston, TX
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