JOIN OUR TEAM PART TIME OR FULL TIME!
Be part of All Community Events directing run/walk events with 1,000s of participants across the nation! Be in charge of managing 5ks, marathons and the original night fun run series, The Glo Run. If you eat, sleep and breathe logistics, problem solving, coordination combined with the fast pace get shit done nature of event day then this is the job for you.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS:
– Lead Event Manager (full time)
– Entry Level Event Manager (full time)
– Internships (Summer & Fall)
– Weekend Event Staff
*SEE BELOW FOR DESCRIPTION OF EACH JOB.
LEAD EVENT MANAGER:
This is a full time Planning and Operations Event Manager position managing ALL aspects of creating fun runs, 5ks and marathons from conception to close out. You would be joining the “A team” surrounded by people who love and enjoy what they do.
This is a two part job…
PART 1: PRE EVENT PLANNING (OFFICE)
Pre event planning includes event development, permits, contractors, volunteer recruitment, creating course layouts/site maps, event day crew schedules and persistence.
PART 2: EVENT DAY EXECUTION (FIELD)
The excitement of event day execution includes leading/directing/managing up to 20 crew members, 100’s of volunteers to make an event run smoothly for 1,000’s of participants. It’s very fast paced with a lot of problem solving, logistical coordination and communication. This is for the person who stops at nothing to make sure everything is perfect and leaves no problem left unsolved. Beyond just directing, event days are made for people who like getting out of the office and physically engaged setting up equipment, driving trucks and trailers.
THE MUST KNOW DETAILS:
-Must have MINIMUM 3 YEARS of experience in planning and operations.
-Must have strong and effective ability to maintain event day TIMELINES and DIRECT event day crew.
-Focused attention to detail. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Works well under pressure and tight deadlines.
-Comfortable presenting to city agencies.
-Must be able to read maps (events depend on course maps; site maps).
Will need to learn CAD programs to develop course and site maps.
-Must be able to handle problems, conflicts and be assertive when necessary (there are always problems that need to be SOLVED very quickly on event day)
EVENT DAY DETAILS (REQUIRED):
– Must be willing to travel 20 to 25 weekends per year (Our events are nationwide and on the weekends).
– On event days must be able to work very long hours on your feet (12+ hours).
– Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly over an extended period of time (events require a lot of equipment).
ATTRIBUTES:
-Decisive
-Leader/Ability to direct
-Assertive & Undeniably Persistent
-On Your Feet Problem Solver/Quick Thinker
-Confident/Ambitious
-Strong Communicator
-Motivated
-Accountable
WHAT THIS IS NOT:
This is not a job for lazy, slow, thoughtless, careless people who just want to go to work to collect a pay check.
OFFICE LOCATION:
Lake Zurich, IL
SALARY:
$60,000 to $70,000 per year + health insurance
-To apply email resume and cover to: email@allcommunityevents.com
ENTRY LEVEL EVENT MANAGER:
This is a full time entry level Running Event Coordinator position working with an event director managing ALL aspects of creating fun runs, 5ks and marathons from conception to close out. We are looking for talented people we can develop into managers and then directors. You would be joining the “A team” surrounded by people who love and enjoy what they do.
This is a two part job…
PART 1: PRE EVENT PLANNING (OFFICE)
Pre event planning includes event development, permits, contractors, volunteer recruitment, creating course layouts/site maps, event day crew schedules and persistence.
PART 2: EVENT DAY EXECUTION (FIELD)
The excitement of event day execution includes being part of leading/directing/managing up to 20 crew members, 100’s of volunteers to make an event run smoothly for 1,000’s of participants. It’s very fast paced with a lot of problem solving, logistical coordination and communication. This is for the person who stops at nothing to make sure everything is perfect and leaves no problem left unsolved. Beyond just directing, event days are made for people who like getting out of the office and physically engaged setting up equipment, driving trucks and trailers.
– Must be willing to travel 20 to 25 weekends per year (Our events are nationwide and on the weekends).
– On event days must be able to work very long hours on your feet (12+ hours).
– Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly over an extended period of time (events require a lot of equipment).
ATTRIBUTES:
-Decisive
-Leader/Ability to direct
-Assertive & Undeniably Persistent
-On Your Feet Problem Solver/Quick Thinker
-Confident/Ambitious
-Strong Communicator
-Motivated
-Accountable
SALARY:
$45,000 to $50,000 per year + health insurance
-To apply email resume and cover to: email@allcommunityevents.com
INTERNSHIPS:
The All Community Events internship is designed to introduce students to all aspects of managing events. Throughout their time here, interns will assist with logistical planning, community outreach, marketing, booking contractors and much more. Internships are available all year round. The internship is paid; however, interns are responsible for their own housing, transportation and living expense.
-To apply email resume and cover to: email@allcommunityevents.com
SEASONAL EVENT DAY WEEKEND CREW:
Be part of our team on the weekend helping set up and manage event site, registration, course setup, lead bike and volunteer placement. If you like to be outdoors and to work with your hands to put together what people look forward to on their weekends, then this job is for you. If you were made for work long hours on your feet and are able to lift equipment and direct volunteers then we would love to have you on our team.
-To apply email resume and cover to: email@allcommunityevents.com
For information on jobs & internships please e-mail us at email@allcommunityevents.com