Event Operations Manager – Event Production

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $50k - $70k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🎪 Events

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Dayforce

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5001 - 10000 employees

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

💰 $1G Post-IPO Debt - Dayforce on 2024-03

HR Tech • SaaS • Enterprise

Dayforce is a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) platform that provides payroll, HR, benefits administration, workforce management (time & attendance, scheduling), talent management, and analytics. Delivered as enterprise SaaS, Dayforce is used by businesses to streamline HR and payroll processes, improve compliance, and manage the full employee lifecycle.

📋 Description

• Plan, produce, and execute operational components for assigned events from contract execution through post-event closeout. • Manage race-related operational elements including timelines, site plans, course layouts, public safety plans, and parking plans. • Oversee event course and site layout development, load-in/load-out, and onsite execution. • Manage onsite event inventories including equipment, branding, collateral, registration materials, and volunteer supplies. • Secure and document required permits and approvals in coordination with internal leadership. • Prepare and submit accurate documentation, maps, and supporting materials to municipalities, agencies, and partners. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local jurisdictions, public agencies, and third-party partners. • Conduct vendor and contractor outreach, quote analysis, negotiation, and management before, during, and after events. • Track vendor contracts, deliverables, and payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Support established event budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. • Collaborate with Marketing, Volunteer, Customer Service, and other internal teams to ensure consistent participant communication. • Support marketing and community engagement initiatives, including outreach to run clubs, community groups, and partners. • Participate in community activations, expos, and promotional events as needed. • Maintain a database of community and partner contacts and support event amenity programs. • Provide onsite leadership for assigned events and contribute to long-term event development with a participant-first mindset.

🎯 Requirements

• 1–3+ years of event, race, or live event operations experience. • Experience working outdoor athletic or endurance events preferred. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. • Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. • Demonstrated leadership and ability to work cross-functionally. • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.