Event Manager
Rock Family of Companies
The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.
As an Event Manager on the Rock Events Production team, you'll plan and execute special events, meetings, incentive travel, parties, award shows, charity functions and more.
**About the Role**
+ Work with clients to assess goals, timelines and budgets in order to produce outstanding events
+ Solicit quotes for food/beverage selections, arrangements for audiovisual service, transportation, travel, entertainment, decor, venue, etc.
+ Propose theming, look and feel and other event elements to client
+ Create planning cadence and timeline and provide ongoing updates to team of planners, vendors, clients and leadership
+ Develop detailed, run-of-show documents for events, from load-in through show and load-out
+ Oversee event expenses from quote through requisition/payment and tracking of expenses for reporting
+ Source city locations, venues, travel, arrangements and other event elements for incentive trips and out-of-town events
+ Manage registration process for events
+ Manage volunteer workforce for events
+ Stage management
+ Collaborate with the Event Graphic Design team to produce various email communications, PowerPoint and Keynote presentations, registrations, post-event surveys and printed collaterals for events
+ Supervise Event Production interns
**About You**
+ 3 years of full-time experience planning and executing events
+ Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
**What You’ll Get**
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks (https://www.myrocketcareer.com/working-here/benefits/) .
**About Us**
**Rock Events** is a premiere team of event professionals who provide event production, business travel and hospitality services to **Rocket®** , in additional to venue sales for some of the most sought-after event spaces in the city of Detroit. Borne out of the Rock Family of Companies, Rock Events has managed many of Detroit’s largest gatherings for more than a decade.
_This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the Company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at_ _Careers@myrocketcareer.com_ _._
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.
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