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The Rose Bowl Stadium, an iconic venue located in Pasadena, California, is renowned for hosting a diverse range of high-profile events including college football games, concerts, soccer matches, festivals, and community gatherings. Managed by the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC), this world-famous stadium is an integral part of the area's cultural and sporting landscape. Beyond the stadium itself, the organization manages events across the broader Rose Bowl campus ensuring that all occurrences are executed with excellence and professionalism. The RBOC offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and operational excellence are key values. Employees at the Rose Bowl benefit from comprehensive support and development opportunities within a landmark setting that values diversity, teamwork, and community engagement. The Senior Event Manager role at the Rose Bowl Stadium is a critical leadership position responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and flawless execution of complex, high-impact events. This role demands a seasoned professional with extensive experience in event operations and cross-functional collaboration. The Senior Event Manager serves as the primary liaison for internal departments, external partners, clients, and vendors, ensuring seamless communication, optimal operational efficiency, and an exceptional guest experience during events. Events managed include a broad spectrum from sports, entertainment, festivals, private functions, to various public community events. In this capacity, the Senior Event Manager leads event planning efforts by developing detailed timelines, operational protocols, and comprehensive planning tools that promote consistency and enhance efficiencies across all assigned events. This position requires proactive coordination with the City of Pasadena, public safety officials, contractors, and internal staff to secure necessary permits, uphold safety standards, and deliver highly coordinated event logistics. Another vital aspect of this role includes leading pre-event briefings and post-event evaluations, sharing actionable insights that foster continuous improvement in event operations. Contract negotiations with vendors and service providers also fall under this manager's responsibilities, ensuring that all parties meet performance expectations and that services delivered align with organizational standards. The Senior Event Manager oversees a team comprising Event Managers, Coordinators, and Assistants, providing strategic direction and fostering a collaborative high-performing team environment. They are responsible for managing event budgets, procurement processes, and maintaining accurate records for financial oversight including invoicing and reporting. The role also entails ensuring that the RBOC event calendar is up-to-date and accessible for executive leadership and stakeholders, offering transparency to resources and upcoming events. A comprehensive knowledge base is essential in this role, ranging from city ordinances and event management principles to business administration, contract practices, budgeting, and public safety. Proficiency with applications such as Microsoft Office 365, Venue Ops, Beanworks, and Social Tables is necessary. Key skills include strong communication, report writing, problem-solving, multi-tasking, community relations, and public safety planning. Adaptability and the ability to work under pressure, combined with independent judgment and a strong customer service mindset, are vital for success. Educational requirements include a college degree or equivalent experience, typically supported by five to ten years in sports entertainment or venue event management. A valid Class C driver’s license is required. This position offers a competitive salary range of $85,174 to $132,020 depending on qualifications and experience and may also include bonus and commission incentives. The Rose Bowl Operating Company provides an impressive benefits package including full coverage of employee medical, dental, and vision plans, long-term disability and life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, employee assistance programs, retirement benefits through CalPERS, and a 457b plan. Paid time off incentives include 12 holidays, 10 vacation days increasing with tenure, 10 paid sick days, and 12 wellness days annually. The RBOC is committed to equal opportunity employment, valuing a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and business needs without discrimination.

• College education or equivalent
• five to ten years experience in sports entertainment and venue event management
• class c driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• knowledge of event management
• knowledge of city ordinances
• knowledge of business administration practices
• knowledge of budgeting
• knowledge of contract practices
• knowledge of purchasing
• knowledge of basic human resources practices
• knowledge of basic public safety practices
• knowledge of americans with disabilities act
• proficiency in microsoft office 365
• proficiency in venue ops
• proficiency in beanworks
• proficiency in social tables
• skills in reading and interpreting documents
• skills in writing reports and correspondence
• skills in speaking clearly and concisely
• skills in listening effectively
• skills in interfacing with the public
• skills in multi-tasking
• skills in community relations
• skills in problem solving
• skills in analytical thinking
• skills in reasoning
• skills in being proactive
• skills in flexibility and adapting to change
• skills in working under stressful conditions
• skills in business acumen and demeanor
• skills in independent judgment
• skills in customer service
• skills in teamwork and being a team player
• skills in organization
• skills in public safety planning