Events Director

Event Center And Recreation Manager

To plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Laramie County Event Center and other County owned recreational areas; administer the budget, staff, and physical facilities of the Event Center; and provide highly responsible and complex guidance and direction to the County Commissioners. Exercise direct supervision over supervisors, and/or other subordinate staff.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions : (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Assume full management and leadership responsibility for all Event Center and Recreation services, staff, facilities, and activities.
• Provides oversight, direction and support to the County Fair Manager to ensure the effective administration and successful execution of the annual County Fair program.
• Provides oversight and support to the Shooting Sports Manager to ensure the safe, effective and successful operation of the Shooting Sports Complex and its programs.
• Manage the development and implementation of Event Center and Recreation goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; establish appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
• Work with the County Commissioners to develop and maintain short and long range planning; recommend policies to the Board and assist in their formulation; ensure the philosophical objectives of the Board are integrated into County policies and goals.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
• Work cooperatively with Event Center and recreation staff, Commissioners, city officials and other agency administrators to effectively achieve goals; maintain a cooperative working relationship with other agency staff in a similar field of service; maintain a working relationship with other professional and service groups in the community and state.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies. Assign tasks, projects and monitor assigned personnel.
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the annual capital, operating, and other assigned budgets; anticipate and request additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; regularly review request for services, past spending and monthly reports; direct, monitor and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate department activities with those of other divisions, departments, outside agencies and organizations; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Develop and schedule equipment purchase and replacement.
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of multi-events facilities management.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Represent the Event Center and Recreation Department to other County departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explain and interpret Event Center and Recreation programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
• Meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
• Prepare and update policy and procedure manuals.
• Work with legal counsel to formulate contracts and agreements
• Lead the local planning team for major national events.
• Negotiate national event contracts.
• Participate in grant application processes relating to assigned department.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Direct, attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional knowledge; serve on committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's in Business, Public Administration or a related field and seven (7) years experience with progressively responsible management and supervisory duties which demonstrate administrative ability and leadership qualities; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must have a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of County organization, goals, objectives, policies, procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of information systems, technology management and systems integration in a government environment.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive multi-events facility.
• Knowledge of organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of multi-events facility programs, policies and operational needs.
• Knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of multi-events facility program development and administration.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, procedures, and practices utilized in multi-events facility maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding multi-events facilities.
• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of assigned department.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
• Knowledge of principles of contract administration.
• Knowledge of crowd management.
• Knowledge of advanced negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of facility management & operation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of working safely.

• Ability to operate modern office equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for staff.
• Ability to develop, implement and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient Event services.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of personnel; delegate authority and responsibility. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Ability to identify and respond to community and Board of County Commissioners' issues, concerns and needs.
• Ability to prepare and administer complex budgets; allocate resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to oversee and prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Ability interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Benefits

Laramie County provides a competitive benefits package. For a detailed summary of the benefits provided please visit our benefit page.