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Compass Rose Events, Inc. - Based in Nashville, TN, Compass Rose Events delivers events nationwide.
Posted: Mar 08, 2013
Seasonal Entry Level - Event Delivery and Manager

Compass Rose Events, Inc. provides nationwide, turnkey service for large-scale events. With the largest inventory of quality equipment, entertainment options and unmatched catering abilities, we create premier corporate events.
We are currently seeking Seasonal Events Managers to work from our Nashville location. We are seeking outgoing, energetic team-players, ideally with leadership, parks and recreation, hospitality and/or food service skills to manage corporate event delivery. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, a licensed driver, and be willing to drive 24' delivery trucks. Weekend work is a must as most corporate events happen on Saturdays and require travel out of town with an overnight stay on a weekly basis. This is a seasonal job with training beginning early May. Our event season lasts thru the end of October.

An Event Manager is a seasonal employee who handles the entire event from set up to take down by performing the following duties:
- Assist with pre-event responsibilities that include but are not limited to: organizing and loading event equipment, procurement of event related items, pre-event paperwork and assembling travel arrangements.
- Direct the setup/construction of the event.
- Supervise and provides direction to 20-100+ temp and volunteer staff.
- Manage relationship with the client during the event by accommodating needs and contractual obligations
- Drive the truck to and from the event; following all Department of Transportation policies and procedures.
- Handle problems as they arise during setup, run, and take down of the event.
- Assist with post-event responsibilities that include but are not limited to: organizing and unloading equipment, equipment clean up, and post event paperwork.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Nashville, TN area
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Chefs need to be ServSafe Certified (or willing to become so)
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Training is paid at $10 an hour. Trained Event Managers begin to earn $110 a day beginning with the first event.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to career@compassroseevents.com
For more information contact John Kohlburn ; 615.501.5111
Job Contact Info
- John Kohlburn
- Phone: 615-501-5111
- http://www.compassroseevents.com
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