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UM Productions Event Staff Manager
UM Productions Event Staff Manager
UM Productions is a student-run, student- funded organization that has experienced enormous success for over 40 years at The University Of Montana. The mission of UMP is to provide a diverse array of entertainment to the campus, the community and western Montana. Positions at UMP provide students with an outstanding opportunity to develop personally and professionally. Due to the nature of the entertainment business and the commitment of UMP to maintain its outstanding reputation, only the most committed and enthusiastic applicants shall be considered.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position hires, trains, and manages a student crew to support all security needs and crowd management for concerts and special events. The Event Staff Manager must work closely with the UM Productions Director, Coordinators, Advisor, the Assistant Event Staff Manager, student crews, the Office of Public Safety, and artist personnel. The Event Staff Manager is supervised by the UM Productions Director in all matters of recruiting, hiring, and managing student crews.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Outgoing person with excellent communication skills
- Ability to maintain relations with various students and staff
- Possess excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work within tight time constraints, adept stress management is key
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, willing to take the initiative to complete tasks
- Experience with Excel and billing is a plus
- UM student taking six or more credits and currently in good standing with the University
EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with Assistant Event Staff Manager to find a reliable and hardworking group of students for an event staff crew
- Work within an identified budget
- Hold daily office hours
- Ensure all employees complete appropriate hiring cards and paperwork prior to starting work
- Ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission of time cards for all crew members
- Work with event coordinators to determine, coordinate, and schedule support staff specifications for each show
- Maintain a good working relationship with security crew, all event coordinators, and the Office of Public Safety for successful execution of activities and events
- Maintain accurate records
- Attend employee meetings, post and pre production meetings and training
- Van Defensive Driving Course required or hold a current CDL with a passenger endorsement
- Estimate and create final event staff crew bill
- Help ensure a safe environment for employees and patrons
- Other duties as assigned by the UM Productions Director and Advisors
IN RETURN YOU GET:
This position is an excellent opportunity to learn and work in the entertainment field, develop important business skills, and experience group dynamics. This is a 12-month position which pays a wage based on $7.75 per hour for all office work. Weekly hours vary and are dependent upon the requirements and number of events booked. On show days, the wage for this position will be $8.00 per hour. All coordinators are encouraged to make arrangements for independent study or internship to tie into their appointment to augment their academic record.