The Events Manager is responsible for overseeing events and show teams at the Santa Barbara Zoo, ensuring a high-quality guest experience. The role involves managing staff, coordinating events, and maintaining guest relations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, guest services, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum five years of paid experience in events and guest services including a minimum of four years in managing and leading teams
- Proven experience in event planning and execution and guest services management, preferably in a zoo, entertainment, or hospitality industry
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully
- Budgeting and financial management experience. Experience negotiating contracts, invoices, and managing budgets successfully
Benefits
- Great team, beautiful grounds, amazing animal collection, sunshine & ocean view almost year-round!
- Free parking, free guest passes, unlimited free tea/coffee every morning, 20% discounts on food services and retail purchases
- Access to the Collabornation learning platform, professional development, and lunch & learn opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package for FTR staff, voluntary supplemental insurances, zoo membership, 13 paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid vacation time, 403(b) and SEP retirement plans, a paid conservation day, a paid Zoo Day to visit another AZA-accredited institution, paid time off to take your pet to the vet, and much more...
