ABQ BioPark Events Supervisor

ABQ Bio Park Zoo ABQ Bio Park Events Supervisor

Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for the coordination of entertainment and logistics for a variety of assigned events including venue rentals; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures including customer service and professionalism. Perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

• Associate's degree in business, marketing, communications, psychology, sociology, theatre/fine art, public relations or education.
• Five (5) years of event or program planning experience.
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
• Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from hire date.
• Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six months from hire date.

• Operations, services and activities of an event planning program.
• Operations, services and activities of theatrical performances and event planning program.
• Venue rental operations and procedures.
• Principles and practices of entertainment and event planning.
• Principles and practices of entertainment, theatrical performances and event planning.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Recent developments, current literature and information related to assigned programs.
• Principles and practice of contract negotiation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of planning for special events.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of computerized box office/ticketing systems.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

• Maintain a high level of organization for numerous events happening within short periods of time.
• Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower-level staff including contract or temporary employees.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Coordinate and direct assigned events or services.
• Coordinate with food vendors.
• Coordinate entertainment and logistics at assigned events.
• Ability to review, analyze and secure vendors and reconcile invoices for assigned events.
• Prepare facility rental applications and contract paperwork.
• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of assigned event facilities.
• Elicit community and organizational support for cultural activities and art programs.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.