National College Leadership Program Trainee - Salt Lake​/Park

Overview

NATIONAL COLLEGE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The Encore team creates live-event solutions that connect and inspire people around the world. With a customer-first mindset and a hospitality focus, we provide event production services to support customers through every step in the event planning and management process. We operate globally across more than 20 countries, delivering in-person, virtual and hybrid event experiences.

Encore is expanding and seeks individuals interested in a career in operations management or sales throughout North America. Our National College Leadership Program typically starts in June or July and accepts applications where you can “Make Your Moment.” Upon successful completion of the 5-month Manager in Training program, individuals may be placed into an operations, production, or sales manager role within our nationwide network of 2,100 venues including luxury hotels, casinos, and conference center properties.

If you are graduating within the Fall class of 2025 or Spring class of 2026, this leadership program can be a great opportunity for you.

Discover a place with development opportunities, mobility, rewards, and an energized culture. We call it our Focus on You. At Encore, you’ll join a team that brings productions, meetings, and events to life for major companies. We provide support and training to help you make an impact on clients and your future, including cutting-edge technology, blended learning, and role-based development programs.

Ready to take the stage? Make your moment.

Qualifications

• 4-year college graduate with a BA/BS degree required; preference for Hospitality, Business/Management, Communications, Event Management, Theater, or related field.
• At least 1 year of related professional work experience or a combination of employment/internships. Prior experience in management, operations, technology and/or hospitality is a plus.
• Strong interest in a management career with the opportunity for advancement and promotion.
• Excellent communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Effective leadership abilities and customer satisfaction focus.
• Technical aptitude demonstrated through interest and exposure to new technology.
• Ability to work at a hotel location within major metro markets.
• Willingness to relocate within the US. Flexibility is important.

Training

• Trainees participate in Technical, Operations and Sales rotations.
• Hands-on learning in venues alongside our field leaders.
• Instructor-led training conducted at the corporate office in Chicago, IL.
• Certifications through online courses from ENCORE University Academies – Leadership, Technical, Operations, Sales, and Service.

Competencies

• Deliver World Class Service — Hospitality, Ownership
• Do The Right Thing — Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Drive Results — Ensures Accountability
• See The Big Picture — Decision Quality, Manages Complexity
• Value People — Collaborates

Compensation and Benefits

Encore offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including health insurance and participation in a 401K plan. Candidates will receive a base salary and can earn a base salary + bonus incentive upon placement as an Operations Manager, Associate Producer, Director of Events or Venue Sales Manager. Placement occurs immediately upon completion of the training. Most importantly, we empower team members to make significant contributions to our business while developing their careers.

Locations

Encore provides service in over 2100 locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Typical trainee placements occur in:

• West:
  Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas
• Southwest:
  Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Denver, Phoenix
• Midwest:
  Chicago, Nashville, Memphis
• Southeast:
  Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Charlotte, Puerto Rico
• Northeast:
  Boston, New York, Philadelphia, DC Metro Area
• Canada:
  Toronto, Vancouver

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform criminal background screening and pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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