Title
Manager, Major Events & Film
Job ID
2013310
PS PCC
00001279
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, 8:15 to 5:00pm (Compressed Work Week)
Job Status
Regular Full Time
Position Overview
This high-profile position provides management and leadership in attracting and facilitating major events and filming for the City of Richmond. Reporting to the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, this role is a direct link to internal City departments, event organizers and the film industry. It is instrumental in the development of partnerships, sponsorships and alliances and ensures that the City attracts and successfully implements major events, which are consistent with the City’s vision and objectives. This position also oversees filming in Richmond including building relationships with the BC Film Commission and Film Industry, liaising with film companies and facilitating the approval of film applications and filming in the community. Examples of key work activities:
- Update the City’s Events Strategy and oversee of the design and direction of the Events Implementation Plan.
- Establish and build strategic business relationships with various agencies and associations including Tourism Richmond, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Olympic Oval and community groups.
- Manage and lead staff, staff teams and processes.
- Work with community groups to build capacity to host festivals, multi-sport games and major events.
- Production management and production oversight.
- Represent the City and make presentations to various event-organizing committees and seek out bids for new major events.
- Prepare feasibility studies and business case analysis for proposed events.
- Provide technical direction and subject matter leadership related to all aspects of hosting major events.
- Develop strategies and processes and make suggested changes to current processes to ensure Richmond is a film friendly community.
- Oversee filming on City-owned properties, guide film companies through City regulations, facilitate filming on private properties and work to ensure filming has a positive impact on the community.
- Build positive relationships with the film industry and the community.
Education & Experience
- University Degree at a Bachelor level in Communications, Marketing, Project or Event Management or equivalent.
- A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in event management and production, leading teams and communications.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in strategic planning, managing staff, budgets and volunteers and working with volunteer committees.
- Good understanding of civic government and knowledge of the film industry is an asset.
Knowledge & Skills & Abilities
- Proven ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written; strong facilitation and presentation ability.
- Proven ability to work effectively and develop positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts;
- Effectively manage staffing resources, contractors, project and event volunteers.
- Experience in contract development and management.
- Proven strength in negotiation and conflict resolution with diverse groups.
- Be action oriented, self-motivated and possess a demonstrated commitment to extraordinary results, personal integrity and team success.
- Possession of strong project management skills. Proven ability to be persuasive, consultative and a decision-maker.
- Ability to work in a flexible environment and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Applicants must possess a thorough knowledge of applicable legislations, bylaws, policies and procedures and be a student of researching and understanding best practices.
- Ability to organize and understand detailed and complex budgeting.
- Possess an eye for graphic design and copy content.
- Ability to hire staff, assign work and provide functional guidance to others.
Licences & Certificates & Registrations
A valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
Working Conditions and Effort
Duties are primarily performed in an office environment. Some on-site event and film work required.
Group
Exempt
Division
Arts,Heritage & Cultural Admin
Department
Community Services
Posted Date
1/21/2014
External Closing Date
2/4/2014
PS Pay Band
Professional 4
Compensation Range
$97,735 to $117,169 (2013 Rates)