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Location

San Francisco, CA | United States

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Job description

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FORT MASON CENTER FOR ARTS & CULTURE (FMCAC)
FMCAC is a unique community destination, hosting arts and cultural events, organizations, and programs in historic buildings and piers along San Francisco’s northern waterfront. In operation since 1977, the nonprofit FMCAC is an extraordinary example of repurposing former military land and buildings for contemporary uses, including museums, performance spaces, and a vibrant schedule of art and cultural exhibitions and events.

Located just inside San Francisco Bay, FMCAC is part of the National Park Service’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The campus is located on a highly desirable, 13-acre waterfront site that is open to the public and offers unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. More than 1.5 million people visit FMCAC annually. FMCAC is located in the San Francisco Port Of Embarkation National Historic Landmark District.

EVENT MANAGER

Department: Event Management

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

FSLA Status: Exempt



OVERVIEW:

The Event Management Department is responsible for the coordination and management of a unique range of events, conferences, and meetings on the Fort Mason Center campus. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Event Manager is responsible for managing all client-related logistics in assigned venues, which may include any of the following: Gateway Pavilion, Festival Pavilion, Gallery 308, Storehouse, Firehouse, Meeting Rooms, and/or the General’s Residence.

The Event Manager is a full-time salaried position that is expected to work a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The specific schedule will change to reflect operational necessity. Nights and weekends will be required.

ABOUT OUR EVENTS & VENUES:
Fort Mason Center has 11 different event venues ranging in size from 500 to 60,000 square feet including piers, warehouses, a theater, and unique historical sites. Our venues feature showstopping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco Bay. We host a variety of different types of events including art fairs, exhibitions, performances, conferences, fundraisers, weddings, social events, and more. To see all of our offerings, visit FortMason.org/venues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Coordinate all logistics for clients including floor plans, client interfacing, resource allocations, etc.
• Work with FMCAC staff and partners to ensure delivery of WiFi, A/V, and other services.
• Act as liaison with fire marshal, health inspector, and other officials on required permits.
• Work closely with Event Technicians to ensure proper set-up and breakdown of spaces.
• Work with Event Supervisors to ensure safe and successful events.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to ensure effective and seamless communication with clients.
• Interact effectively with FMCAC contractors, including: Janitorial, Waste Management, Electrical, Parking, etc.
• Recommend and develop new services and resources for venue customers.
• Maintain relationships with outside vendors and professional organizations to ensure high quality service.
• Take a role in developing and implementing best practices and processes to improve overall operational efficiencies.
• Input, retrieve, and update event setup information and produce event reports through Salesforce event management system.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3)+ years event industry knowledge and planning experience.
• Experience working with CRM systems (including Salesforce-based systems).
• Enthusiastic, creative, personable, organized, and assertive.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and to foster a cooperative work environment .
• Ability to multitask and shift gears at a moment’s notice.
• Ability to work individually and as a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Flexibility to be on-call during peak times.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with event WiFi systems, software, and hardware (Meraki, Eleven OS).
• Experience with event planning software (Prisimm).
• Experience with computer aided drafting (Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Sketchup).
• Event or Theater Production experience.
• Event or Meeting Planning experience.
• Nonprofit experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position has no significant physical demands.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

COMPENSATION:

• Base Salary $65,000 to $75,000 per year.
• Attractive benefits package.

Interested and qualified candidates, please send resume, with cover letter, in confidence to [email protected]. Please include the words "Event Manager" in the subject line of your message.


Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).


NO CALLS PLEASE.

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