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Director of Event Operations

Play with a Purpose
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Event Operations position at Play with a Purpose?

Job Overview
Are you driven by the opportunity to have your earning be directly tied to performance? Do you know how to encourage and push individuals to achieve while keeping people inspired? Are freedom, independence and influence key factors to your best work life? Are you driven when there are goals to attain vs tasks to be completed? Play with a Purpose is on a mission to team up up with the right Director of Event Operations who likes to work hard AND play hard. The kind of persuasive individual who wakes up each day with a positive outlook and a relentless desire to win. If you are a champion who dreams big, thinks long and has their house in order, look no further and apply with Play with a Purpose.

In order to be considered for this position, please take 7-10 minutes to complete the short two question survey at the link below: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/HQAL2oJmM7

Responsibilities

a. Manage all aspects of the operations department to insure events are top quality flawless, and high profit.

b. Hire, train, coach and manage the event operations team

c. Develop, manage and be held accountable for the operations budget

d. Participate in the strategy, goal setting and decision making of company direction

e. Project manage all events: schedule all event ops, including procurement, design, event assignments, etc

f. Insure all processes and tools are correct and operating smoothly

g. Ensure smooth operations, from logistics to delivery, are to the highest standard with flawless execution

h. Operate events when needed

i. Investigate and resolve any service failures, explore all opportunities for continued improvement

j. Design and build creative events

k. Identify opportunities for automation and digital solutions to enable the business to scale whilst managing profitability.

l. Protect & uphold the PWAP values and culture within the company

m. Be a public ambassador for PWAP, as well as ensure that the team displays a consistent & positive external appearance that fits with the PWAP brand, values & culture

In order to be considered for this position, do NOT skip this. Please take 7-10 minutes to complete the short two question survey at this link: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/HQAL2oJmM7

Experience

  • Proven experience in event management or a related field, with a track record of successful event execution.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and manage teams effectively and inspire high performance.
  • Demonstrated experience in business development, strategic planning, and operations management.
  • Proficient in project management methodologies with excellent organizational skills to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Exceptional negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with vendors and partners.
  • Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems as they arise during event planning processes.
  • A degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or a related field is preferred but not required.

Apply to play today if you think you are qualified and will love this position! And remember: In order to be considered for this position, you MUST take 7-10 minutes to complete the short two question survey at this link: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/HQAL2oJmM7

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $68,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

  • Orlando, FL 32811 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Orlando, FL 32811: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,000

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