Public Events Manager

$58,386 - $100,422/Yr

University of California - Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Barbara, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Public Events Manager at the University of California, Santa Barbara is responsible for providing comprehensive support for various events, ensuring that all audio-visual and logistical needs are met. This role involves setting up and operating equipment, coordinating with staff and clients, and supervising student assistants to facilitate successful events in a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely communication with faculty, student groups, and staff to establish event timelines.
• Establishes client's event needs and identifies potential problems.
• Performs advance work necessary to ensure the success of complex events, including timely communication with faculty, student groups, and staff to identify needs, available resources, and solutions for potential problems.
• Creates estimates prior to an event and invoices after an event based on client needs.
• Coordinates event logistics, including student event staff, audio/visual equipment, and theatrical equipment.
• Operates and trains student event staff on event equipment including video and audio playback devices, microphones, sound mixers, speakers, theatrical lighting equipment, hybrid meeting equipment, and projection equipment.
• Assists with public events in other areas of Instructional Development's Classroom Services department as needed.
• Schedules, trains, and supervises student staff who provide event support.
• Communicates effectively with clients and ID staff to avoid staffing and resource scheduling conflicts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 1+ years of experience in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience providing event support and/or theatrical support.
• Experience setting up AV and/or lighting systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing event support and/or theatrical support in a large event setting.
• Fluent in basic audio setup and able to mix up to a 24-input show - QSC Touch Mix, Yamaha, and Midas systems.
• Familiar with projection systems including screen resolutions, input switching, and troubleshooting displays.
• Able to hang, patch, and program lighting instruments.
• Able to set up, operate, and troubleshoot AV systems under pressure.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on instructional excellence.