Assistant Marketing and Event Manager

Job Title: Assistant Marketing and Event Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours with some weekend and holiday needs as Zoo special events occur.

Summary:

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Assistant Marketing and Event Manager to assist in the production and execution marketing special events, advertising activities and other promotional opportunities. This position plays an important role in creating a visually appealing image of Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to the community and surrounding areas. This position reports directly to the Marketing and Event Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties (include but not limited to) :

• Successfully execute Zoo special events from start to finish including maintaining a budget, coordinating and monitoring event timelines.
• On-site execution of Zoo special events is required and can occur outside of the work week and on holidays.
• Works seamlessly with interdepartmental relationships to successfully coordinate and execute marketing and special event activities
• Assist the Marketing and Event Manager with reporting needs.
• Hire, coordinate schedules and manage part-time event staff.
• Assist in establishing Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park brands as family fun tourist destinations, as well as a leader in conservation and research to the public, through the media, internal and external communications and local community events.
• Assist with media outreach, media site visits and public relations.
• Communicate messaging and the desired image through press releases for special events. Assist with coordinating press conferences.
• Execute site visit tours for potential new business.
• Participate in Manager on Duty Program by assisting with Zoo operation management approximately five weekend dates per year outside of department special events schedules.
• Other duties may include public speaking engagements, assisting in market research, project management and proofreading of promotional materials.
• In all aspects, the Assistant Marketing and Event Manager fosters positive company, employee and community relationships and acts as a front-line representative of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of special event management and/or operations.
• Previous staff supervisory experience.
• Previous public and community relations experience.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Strong organizational skills and must be able to meet deadlines.
• Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Must be able to lead a team efficiently.

Educational Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Planning or any other related field.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit up to 8 hours.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Work in various weather conditions, as well as both indoor event room and outdoor exotic animal/zoo environments.
• Have the ability to move between multiple venues and work areas of the Zoo.

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC

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