Event Manager (Seasonal)

About the Role & Team

Are you a high-performing communications and events professional? Would you like to join a team that exudes transformational thinking, creativity and collaborative partnerships? If so, this may be the job for you!

The Event Solutions team operates as a full-scale internal event agency offering various event services. The Event Manager (Seasonal) supports the planning and execution of events of various size and complexity. While based at the Disneyland Resort, you may work on projects supporting other Disney Experiences Communications Events businesses. We are looking for an Event Manager skilled in project management and prioritization. If selected you will report to Manager, Events.

Please note: this is a seasonal role and the number of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs.

What You Will Do

• Conceptualize events, programs and business driving projects that deliver on the strategic communication and business goals.
• Lead cross-functional project team through the successful planning and completion of the event/project, measured by the key deliverables, efficiency, quality and financial impact (budget, ROI, media value).
• Ensure the efficient, thorough and on-target planning & execution of events through clear leadership and communication of medium to large cross-functional teams.
• Develop, manage and approve staffing resources. Lead staffing to ensure safety and compliance guidelines are adhered to. Lead internal recruitment for cross utilized teams.
• Develop, assign, track and ensures timely completion of project milestones to cross-functional team.
• Develop and track event budgets, including managing budget stakeholders and financial reconciliation (vendor payments, finance forecasting, and accruals).
• Drive and manage communications between project team and stakeholders. Conduct and lead project meetings.
• Manage the project change control process, assesses risks and formulates mitigation plans.
• Manage & review creation, availability, distribution of all event resources and assets by project team, vendors & stakeholders.
   

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 4+ years of event planning experience, managing sophisticated event components or coordinating larger projects
• Excellent digital literacy, including database use/management, and solid understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint, Google Suite, etc. Able to quickly learn technology, programs and software.
• Proficiency of project/event management methodologies and experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in ideation development and operational event management
• Experience in delegation management (by influence or directly)
• Skilled mentor and trainer
• Experience in translating business objectives through actionable business driving projects, processes and procedures.
• Ability to filter event-related and team communication to management and leadership with problem solving mindset.
• Flexible schedule
• Creative, nimble, disruptive to the status quo and genuinely optimistic.
• Fresh perspective and ability to remain laser focused on ROI and relevancy.
   

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field or equivalent experience.
   

Additional Information

• This is a seasonal role and the number of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs.
   

Disability accommodation for employment applications

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The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.