Overview:
Sunday River’s Events & Competitions team is searching for an Events Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute our classic events and bring new ideas to the table. From the Tough Mountain Challenge and North American Wife Carrying Championship to fireworks, concerts, and culinary adventures, the Events Manager works collaboratively and efficiently to bring exciting activities to the schedule for Sunday River’s guests. This role requires strong organization, communication, creativitey, and the ability to manager mutiple events and priorities from concept through wrap-up.
The Events Manager is a benefit-eligible FLEX (extended seasonal) position, working 10 months of the year, with 2 months off starting in the spring and summer. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking for meaningful Events experience with a predictable seasonal break while remaining part of the Sunday River team.
Responsibilities:
- Implementing events/activities throughout the year, including themed weeks, entertainment series, and annual events.
- Work with Activites department with resort mascots Eddy and Betty.
- Book music for all events.
- Work with outside vendors for stage and tent rental, scheduling, and sound production
- Interact with all departments around the resort to ensure all policies and procedures are followed, processing the correct paperwork for all requests.
- Reference a budget for all events, including financial recaps post event.
- Work with the Competitions department to assist when needed for on-hill events, including hand timing, finish corral set up, PA set up, scoreboard, registration, and awards.
Qualifications:
- Must be willing/able to learn new computer programs, work on the resort website and online registration platforms.
- History of booking bands and other talent
- Experience creating and running events
- Aptitude toward problem solving and mechanical skills
- Flexibility to perform a variety of job tasks within a short period of time
- Ability to interact courteously and professionally with guests, vendors, and other resort departments
Compensation & Benefits
- Wage ranges from $20 - $25 per hour, depending on experience, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) plan with match, HSA, dental, life, and vision insurance, and PTO.
- Team Member perks include:
- Ski and Golf Passes for self and dependents
- Resort discounts for retail, dining, lessons, rentals, lodging and spa
- Access to other Boyne Resorts
- Eligibility for affordable Team housing