GWCC EVENT MANAGER (47482)
$66,040–$70,550 year
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned events across the Georgia World Congress Center campus, including convention halls, exhibit spaces, and Centennial Olympic Park. Review client operation plans and floor plans, recommending adjustments for facility compliance while directing necessary changes. Act as the primary on-site facility contact, managing staff, vendors, and contractors to implement client requirements and monitor progress against policies. Prepare detailed event outlines, cost estimates, and setup instructions for operating departments. Conduct pre- and post-event meetings with clients and internal teams, maintaining accurate documentation and resolving issues before, during, and after events. Enforce facility policies and procedures independently, ensuring safety measures and contractual agreements are met. Manage irregular schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum two (2) year's event management or similar experience in hospitality or related field preferably in convention center facility
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field preferred
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a productive workschedule as required by events assigned
- Ability to multi-task & work under pressure with limited resources
- High degree of integrity and compliance
- Thoroughness in task approach, follow-up & completion
- Ability to respond to problems and resolve issues with minimum supervision
- Ability to work an irregular work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as required to perform duties and responsibilities
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 25 pounds
- Must possess the visual ability to review contracts, event diagrams, floor plans, schedules, and operational documents
- Must be able to respond quickly and move efficiently throughout the campus during active event operations
- Candidates under final consideration must complete a criminal history evaluation and drug screening as a condition of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field preferred
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