What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Events position at Marion Co Public Library?
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Position Details
- Title: Manager, Events
- Location: Events @ Central Library
- Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Schedule: Varies, but will include evenings, nights, and some weekends
- Starting Hourly Rate: $27.60 per hour
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Submission Deadline: December 22, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Please apply online at www.indypl.org. Candidates will be updated on their status via email, please no phone inquiries.
A successful candidate will have…
- Bachelor’s degree
- Certified Meeting Professional preferred
- Five to seven years of experience
- Ability to be flexible and multi-task
What does the job look like?
- Responsible for building relationships and marketing the library facility to internal/external customers to increase usage and revenue.
- Hires, supervises, coaches, directs and evaluates Events Department staff.
- Works closely with outside vendors to plan the logistics of load-in, setup and teardown to ensure minimal disruption during library business hours and a safe working environment for all.
- Consults with customers to determine event needs; coordinates services with clients.
- Prepares and monitors Events Department budget. Reviews event bills and costs for accuracy and evaluates all ongoing costs.
- Negotiates and monitors vendor contracts.
- Routinely evaluate spaces and equipment to be sure all meet client expectations and safety standards.
- Works closely with and monitors internal security, parking, building maintenance and housekeeping to coordinate logistics within the facility to ensure a positive, safe experience for internal and external events.
- Manages Events Department activities to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, regulations and laws.
- Conducts weekly Events meetings with building staff to ensure smooth transition between public services and planned events.
- Conducts data analysis for forecasting, trending and identification of opportunities to increase revenue.
- Willing to work an irregular scheduled including frequent nights, weekends and holidays based on events scheduled.
- Able to cope with daily job-related stress.
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.
What’s In It for You?
We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid long-term disability, and low rates on group life coverage, a Library paid pension plan, and generous amounts of PTO.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
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