The Assistant Events Manager-Opry will coordinate both client and company events under the direction of department leadership through the life cycle of assigned events. This will include the communication and coordination of related activities and services to ensure the smooth execution of functions and events.

• Represent the company when communicating with prospective and existing clients, planners, and vendors, including conducting site visits, and explaining venue policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Serve as point of contact for assigned clients from event confirmation through event completion, ensuring excellent customer service every step of the way. Work with clients to determine specific objectives and needs, formulate specific event plans, create and manage budgets and execute flawless events.
• Track revenue and expenses throughout event lifecycle, communicate cost changes for add-ons and keep clients informed of any deviations from budget.
• Coordinate event specifics with vendors and internal departments, clearly describing the objectives and details regarding ticketing, marketing, schedules, staffing, equipment needs, etc. to ensure success for all involved.
• Lead event set up, ensuring cleanliness and safety and that all event spaces are set per client request.
• Actively lead and participate in servicing of clients.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings for events, as necessary.
• Serve as Manager on Duty of assigned private and public events. Serve as point of contact for artist teams, promoters, and rental clients during assigned events. Ensure that all objectives are met and that all stakeholders are satisfied, handling guest issues, maintenance issues, etc. as necessary.
• Provide other administrative support to the Events team and maintain event files as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Degree in Business, Hospitality, Entertainment, or related field preferred
  Experience
• 2 years experience in live event planning, event production, or event management required

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with differing deadlines required
• Superior organizational skills required
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude