Work may include extended hours during event planning and execution periods. Occasional travel and attendance at organizational events may be required.
Head of Event Operations
Location
United States
Posted
15 hours ago
Salary
$80K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Head of Event Operations
Gen Con LLC
Role Description The Head of Event Operations is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and project management for the Events Team. This role manages a full-time staff of three plus seasonal contractors, and oversees departmental planning, budgeting, staff performance, partner & vendor engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful execution of organizational initiatives and events. The Head of Event Operations serves as a key liaison between departments, stakeholders, and partners while driving continuous process improvement and organizational effectiveness. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in business administration, Event Management, Project Management, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. - Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership or management experience. - Experience managing budgets, projects, and cross-functional teams. - Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Requirements - Provide vision, direction, and guidance on current departmental processes, propose changes, and make operational improvements. - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and deliverable deadlines within the Events Team. - Develop and implement strategies that align departmental activities with organizational goals and objectives. - Manage relationships with key partners, Head of Sales and Head of Attendee Experience, to align team activities with company objectives and key results. - Lead departmental planning efforts and ensure successful execution of programs within the overall portfolio. - Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budget. - Ensure accurate financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for programs and events. - Monitor budget adherence and recommend corrective actions as necessary. - Supervise, mentor, and develop department staff. - Establish performance expectations and support professional development. - Lead goal-setting processes, including the creation, tracking, and evaluation of individual and team goals. - Monitor workload distribution and provide guidance to ensure team effectiveness and accountability. - Oversee project management activities for the Events Team, including task management and assignment, priority setting and resource allocation, monitoring team progress and project status, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. - Foster widespread adoption of e-ticketing for all Gen Con events, including support for training, onboarding, and continuous improvement to ticketing policies, software, and management tools. - Manage execution of event review and placement including dedicated and sponsor spaces. - Lead post-event reconciliation activities, including financial reviews, payment processing, and reporting. - Oversee Game Master (GM) housing and badge allocation processes. - Ensure equitable and efficient distribution of event resources. - Coordinate with relevant teams to address logistical requirements and operational needs. - Foster collaboration between departments to ensure successful project outcomes. - Facilitate communication, issue resolution, and alignment across stakeholders. Benefits - Salary: Exempt, $80,000/annually, DOE Company Description Work may include extended hours during event planning and execution periods. Occasional travel and attendance at organizational events may be required.
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