What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Center General Manager - Cherry Creek Innovation Campus position at Cherry Creek School District?
Job Title: Event Center General Manager FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Classification Group: Professional Technical Supervising Position: Cherry Creek Innovation Campus Principal or designee Pay Plan: Professional Technical Pay Range: Range 06 Last Updated: 04/06/2026 Pay Information Benefits Information
JOB SUMMARY: Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Cherry Creek School District Event Center (Pathways Pavilion). Oversee day-to-day operational, financial, and client-service functions to ensure excellence in event execution and alignment with district goals. Embed student work-based learning into all facets of event center operations, engaging students from CTE pathways such as hospitality, culinary, and event management. Advance Cherry Creek Schools’ mission by collaborating with district and community partners to connect education to real-world career experiences through professional, student-powered event operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Oversees and leads the daily Event Center operations, including scheduling, logistics, and safety of clients, student interns, and student employees, including evening events with students and student employees present. Develops and enforces standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for event setup, service quality, and post event. Collaborates with custodial, culinary, security and IT teams to ensure seamless execution of the events. Ensures compliance with health department regulations, fire and security requirements, insurance standards and department of labor policies. Daily 35% 2. Hires, trains, and supervises event staff and student teams for school day, evening, and weekend events. Develops onboarding and on-the-job training programs, to ensure consistency, safety, and service excellence. Daily 25% 3. Plans and manages student internships and apprenticeships aligned with hospitality, culinary, and event management pathways. Partners with instructors to ensure quality training and compliance with youth labor standards. Daily 10% 4. Leads client relations, sales, and marketing initiatives. Develops strategies to promote the Event Center, builds client relationships, and manages CRM tools to maintain a strong business pipeline. Daily 10% 5. Manages the Event Center’s budget. Monitors revenue and expenses, establishes pricing tiers, and oversees contracts, purchasing, and vendor agreements to ensure fiscal sustainability. Weekly 5% 6. Builds and maintains partnerships with industry and community organizations to expand client relationships and enhance student career opportunities. Represent the Event Center at conferences to elevate its visibility. Monthly 5% 7. Tracks key performance metrics, leads process improvements, and ensures compliance with district policies. Prepares and presents quarterly performance reports and forecasts to district leadership Monthly 5% 8. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has supervisor responsibilities including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, directing work, assigning work, supervising work, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating. Direct reports:
JOB SUMMARY: Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Cherry Creek School District Event Center (Pathways Pavilion). Oversee day-to-day operational, financial, and client-service functions to ensure excellence in event execution and alignment with district goals. Embed student work-based learning into all facets of event center operations, engaging students from CTE pathways such as hospitality, culinary, and event management. Advance Cherry Creek Schools’ mission by collaborating with district and community partners to connect education to real-world career experiences through professional, student-powered event operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Oversees and leads the daily Event Center operations, including scheduling, logistics, and safety of clients, student interns, and student employees, including evening events with students and student employees present. Develops and enforces standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for event setup, service quality, and post event. Collaborates with custodial, culinary, security and IT teams to ensure seamless execution of the events. Ensures compliance with health department regulations, fire and security requirements, insurance standards and department of labor policies. Daily 35% 2. Hires, trains, and supervises event staff and student teams for school day, evening, and weekend events. Develops onboarding and on-the-job training programs, to ensure consistency, safety, and service excellence. Daily 25% 3. Plans and manages student internships and apprenticeships aligned with hospitality, culinary, and event management pathways. Partners with instructors to ensure quality training and compliance with youth labor standards. Daily 10% 4. Leads client relations, sales, and marketing initiatives. Develops strategies to promote the Event Center, builds client relationships, and manages CRM tools to maintain a strong business pipeline. Daily 10% 5. Manages the Event Center’s budget. Monitors revenue and expenses, establishes pricing tiers, and oversees contracts, purchasing, and vendor agreements to ensure fiscal sustainability. Weekly 5% 6. Builds and maintains partnerships with industry and community organizations to expand client relationships and enhance student career opportunities. Represent the Event Center at conferences to elevate its visibility. Monthly 5% 7. Tracks key performance metrics, leads process improvements, and ensures compliance with district policies. Prepares and presents quarterly performance reports and forecasts to district leadership Monthly 5% 8. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has supervisor responsibilities including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, directing work, assigning work, supervising work, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating. Direct reports:
- Events and Client Services Coordinator
- Banquet Server
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or similar field
- Fifteen (15) years of professional work experience in event management, venue operations, or hospitality administration
- Five (5) years of supervisory or managerial capacity in a high-volume venue
- National Restaurant Association Serve Safe Food Handlers and or Serve Safe certification
- Advanced knowledge of Google Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Creative and effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to motivate and supervise people in a site-based environment
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
- Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
- Primarily works indoors
- Typically a loud noise level
- Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends
- Master’s degree preferred with emphasis in Hospitality, Business Administration or other related field
- Experience working in the public sector
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- CMP, CVP or CEM certification (Certified Meeting Professional, Certified Venue Professional, Certified Event Manager) or the ability to obtain one within 1 year
- Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
- Advanced knowledge of Colorado Career and Technical Education