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Events Manager
Blank Park Zoo Des Moines, IA
$86k-110k (estimate)
Full Time 1 Month Ago
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Blank Park Zoo is Hiring an Events Manager Near Des Moines, IA

FLSA Classification: Exempt
Salary Grade: To Be Determined
Reports to: Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Department: Operations

The Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa is a non-profit organization and home to more than 2,800 animals representing nearly 240 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, and is fully accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research, and recreation.

Position Purpose

The Events Manager is responsible for managing and leading the events team in the planning and execution of private rentals, fundraising, and special events at Blank Park Zoo including large public events (Wild Lights, Night Eyes, Zoo Brew, etc.). 

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$86k-110k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/24/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

08/31/2023

WEBSITE

blankparkzoo.com

HEADQUARTERS

DES MOINES, IA

SIZE

25 - 50

TYPE

Private

CEO

TERRY RICH

REVENUE

$5M - $10M

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The following is the career advancement route for Events Manager positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As an Events Manager, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Meeting/Event Director that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Events Manager. You can explore the career advancement for an Events Manager below and select your interested title to get hiring information.

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Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of an Accountant.

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Event managers plan and organize promotional, business and social events.

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An event manager oversees the design, set-up, and execution of events that bring people together.

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some may define event managers as working on large-scale events or handling event-day tasks more than pre-event planning.

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Event managers are typically at different stages for numerous events at any given time.

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The roles and responsibilities of an event manager are to manage the events, manage the event budget, create event plan, manage event team, send event communications using event management software.

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Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.

Career tips from people on Events Manager jobs

Be a clear communicator with clients.

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Follow other event companies on social media to stay up to date with event trends.

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Leadership skills being able to show leadership capacity, whether managing bar staff, events staff or stewards.

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Able to keep a level head and adjust accordingly during a number of live events when unexpected circumstances would arise.

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