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The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival is seeking an experienced, creative, and highly motivated team member to fill a full-time Events Manager position. The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, producing more than 40 events per year. With an annual operating budget of $3.1 million, the organization contributes to the charitable, educational, cultural, recreational, and economic development of the Hampton Roads region. Its flagship event, the three-day Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend, alone annually generates $26.1 million in total economic impact.

Ideal candidates for this position will be detail-oriented achievers with experience managing personnel and projects. Candidates should be proficient in prioritizing multiple tasks, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possess strong interpersonal competencies.

The Events Manager will report to the Vice President of Operations.

Position responsibilities include:

• Work with Neptune Festival staff to develop and manage logistical details and budgets for several events, including coordination with vendors, contractors, city departments, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate, manage, and oversee contracted labor teams during event set up and execution
• Manage Neptune Festival merchandise inventory including processing, packaging, and shipping
• Track and manage office building and tenant spaces to ensure facilities are fully functional and conducive to a healthy quality of work

Required Qualifications:

• Capable of monitoring and reporting on progress on assigned objectives and individual milestones
• Ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple projects in various stages of execution, and prioritize tasks to achieve maximum productivity
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple organizations in a professional and appropriate manner
• Ability to find creative and resourceful solutions to challenges
• Ability to timely respond to emails, voicemails, and requests, and follow through on multiple simultaneous requests
• Ability to work infrequent event weekends and evenings
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Prior experience managing teams in multiple environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and computer literacy

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in event planning and production
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 4 years of relevant event experience in event planning and production

Requirements for Employment:

Candidates must have clear criminal and driving records and comply with a criminal record and DMV record check, must have valid driver’s license, possess the physical ability to work in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions, and possess the physical capacity and stamina to perform duties associated with the position (up to 18 hour work days on event dates, carry weights up to 50 lbs, lifting, walking, and climbing steps), flexibility to accommodate work related activities on weekdays in addition to occasional weeknights and weekends.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted via EMAIL ONLY. Candidates should submit cover letter and resume to careers@neptunefestival.com, subject “NEPTUNE FESTIVAL EVENTS MANAGER – APPLICANT LAST NAME.”

Salary Range:

$42,000 – $60,000 based on qualifications and experience