Event Director

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Spartan is for those willing to mentally and physically push to achieve your personal best. It’s a sport, mindset, community and way of life. Above all, it’s a catalyst for transformation, pushing you beyond what you thought was possible.

201 - 500 employees

📋 Description

• Ensures every department within the team is working effectively together to produce an event to Spartan Race standards based on Spartan standard operating procedures. • Responsible for driving a culture of safety and accountability on-site. • Sends regular updates and reports to HQ. • Direct oversight of various positions, including the DIM, PA, BCM, Foreman, and Festival Manager. • Indirectly oversees 30-50 race staff at an event. • Manages all onsite initiatives with guidance from HQ or as directed internally • Approves all onsite spending and ensures adherence to the budget • Manages all race-day communication, including all radio traffic • Ensures the approved vision and plan for the event are carried through by the team producing the event. • Ensures the medical team is operating effectively based on their required scope of work • Oversees the development and execution of all load-in and race-day operational plans, including weather response plans, zone management plans, transportation plans, vehicle use plans, communication plans, and volunteer management plans. • Leads all onsite meetings and pre-race operational briefs • Works in synergy with onsite leadership to drive a high standard of excellence, which includes minimizing legal and financial risk to the company. • Is an excellent leader who is uniquely in-tune with the pulse of the team • Accountable for the success or failure of the event • Able to manage various personalities in challenging and stressful environments and deal with HR related issues on behalf of Spartan Race. • Maintains a positive working relationship with the venue, local municipal departments (permits, police, fire), and vendors to ensure a long-term relationship and successful event while keeping Spartans' best interests in mind. • Proactively seeks to identify and fix all potential issues that would prevent having a successful event. • Understand the various pieces of equipment, safety, and application of each. • Maintain a basic knowledge set to support the various types of materials and technology used throughout the production cycle • Ensures the overall health, wellness, and happiness of the team on the ground.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven leadership experience of multidisciplinary teams under stressful environments • Experience working as a project manager, operations manager, or in the event space • Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment • Able to work productively with minimal direction and oversight yet still meet company standards. • Be proficient with the entire Microsoft Office Suite and cloud based computing software packages (Google Drive, BOX, etc) • Frequently works 12-18+ hour days in outdoor, adverse conditions for extended periods of time • Willingness and ability to travel 10-14 days at a time for 5+ events per year. • Outdoor adventuring and/or endurance racing experience (Ultras, Adventure Races, OCRs, Trail Runs, Triathlons, Marathons) • Analytical and methodical problem solver • Attention to detail • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint • Able to operate basic heavy machinery (Skid Steer and Fork Lift). • Bachelor's degree preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Health, wellness, and nutrition services • Fitness programs