AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

The Music Center of Los Angeles County is seeking a well-networked,
detail-oriented, proactive and experienced event manager professional to
join the new Grand Park team. Grand Park is a beautiful 12 acre public
park that adds spirit and vitality to downtown Los Angeles. The Park
stretches from The Music Center on the west to City Hall on the east.
The new park celebrates the cultural life of Los Angeles County and is
host to community events, cultural experiences, and holiday celebrations
amongst other activities that engage and attract visitors.

Grand Park is looking to hire two Events Managers that would be
responsible for all production and operational aspects for Grand Park.
Production responsibilities include coordinating aspects of park
production including original programming, existing Music Center
programming held at the park, partnership events and outside rentals.
Operations responsibilities include serving as the liaison to all
parties involved in safe, efficient and successful park operations. This
individual will play a critical role in helping achieve the vision of
Grand Park through quality execution of programming and the development
of management practices that are consistent with the overall goals of
Grand Park in providing Angelinos of all walks of life a place where
they may come together to share memorable experiences.

Responsibilities include:

* Oversees coordination of Grand Park event productions from initial
concept to post-event strike * Manages contracts with program
partners and rentals with selected vendors, consultants and artists;
ensures the timely execution of all contracts * Sources and
negotiates with suppliers, clients and talent on an event by event basis
* Procures subcontractors for work (i.e. staging, seating, food
services, etc.), as needed * Responds to inquiries both over the
phone and through email for patrons or organizations interested in
holding public or private events in the park (i.e. Farmers Market, Chess
Tournament, Yoga, Concerts, BBQs, Weddings); works with Scheduling &
Events employee to execute events * Obtains necessary permits (i.e.
food permits, street closures, etc.); works closely with Scheduling
Department to ensure that health and safety guidelines and regulations
are met * Creates and executes production schedules, monitors and
adjusts schedules as needed * Oversees crew for set-up and take-down
of events; ensures necessary support of all events * Bookkeeping
responsibilities: tracking, coding and payment of invoices *
Conducts ongoing research of best practices in the field in order to
make recommendations for the creation and implementation of various park
operational procedures; strives to be at the forefront of safe and
efficient park operations * Serves as a continuous link between all
involved parties, i.e. Fire Marshal, Music Center Security team, Music
Center Operations team, County officials, contractor * Procures
equipment, vehicles, materials, supplies, and services relating to
projects or special events * Exercises considerable independence and
initiative in the performance of responsibilities * Demonstrates
flexibility and the ability to multi-task in a fast-moving environment;
resourceful in setting priorities and partnering with a dynamic team
* Keeps the Park Director and Programming Director informed of work
progress and potential problems as well as innovative solutions to
address problems * Works closely with the other Events Manger *
Communicates and coordinates with both internal and external partners,
including The Music Center and Los Angeles County * Maintains
positive relationships with all levels of Music Center and Grand Park
staff, as well as key external stakeholders and partners * Performs
other duties as required in the scope of the job as designated by the
Park Director and team

Qualifications:

Grand Park is seeking an accomplished Events Manager with at least 4-5
years of production and/or operation experience in or around Los Angeles
County, ideally within a complex nonprofit arts entertainment
organization. The ability to execute outdoor events in a wide range of
sizes with varying needs, as well as the competency to work cogently in
collaboration with diverse groups of people is crucial.

* Bachelor's degree required * Experience in outdoor event
production * Knowledge of local vendors and subcontractors *
Critical thinking, problem solver with strong management and negotiation
skills * Understanding of contract legalese * Must have a high
level of production experience, including but not limited to familiarity
with staging, rigs, building, permitting, coordination, safety
regulations, etc. * Meticulous record keeping and budgeting skills
* Must possess strong listening, and articulate written and
communication skills * Technologically savvy; proficiency with word
processing, electronic editing programs and spreadsheets *
Pro-active and self-directed professional with excellent follow-through
and time-management know-how * Can operate with a flexible schedule,
must be able to work events on weeknights and weekends * Ability to
work independently and effectively in an entrepreneurial team
environment

Salary range: $45,000-$50,000 a year, commensurate with experience.
Compensation package includes health (employee company paid medical/HMO,
dental and vision coverage) and welfare benefits, vacation and sick
days, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, plus more.

How to Apply: To be fully considered please submit a cover letter,
resume, and salary history to: Fax (213) 972-0721 or
Jobs@musiccenter.org . Please include the
position title in the subject line.

Please no phone call inquiries

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