Sr. Production Coordinator
Description
SENIOR COORDINATOR
Job Title: Senior Coordinator
Group/Team: Production
Reports to: Chief Experiential Officer, Executive Producer, and Producer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Fulltime, Salaried
Travel Requirements: up to 30% of time, passport required
WHO WE ARE
MAS relentlessly pursues innovations and solutions that WOW to make lasting impressions for your brand. It’s the carefully considered colorful stage, content that teases new products and delights the viewer, that virtual platform that makes you feel like you are in the room together, and a customized pizza arriving at your door just in time for the show (seriously). We are obsessed with delivering MORE impactful and MORE magical moments that drop jaws, leave guests ecstatic, and give your brand the spotlight it deserves.
MAS relentlessly pursues innovations and solutions that WOW to make lasting impressions for your brand. It’s the carefully considered colorful stage, content that teases new products and delights the viewer, that virtual platform that makes you feel like you are in the room together, and a customized pizza arriving at your door just in time for the show (seriously). We are obsessed with delivering MORE impactful and MORE magical moments that drop jaws, leave guests ecstatic, and give your brand the spotlight it deserves.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Sr. Coordinator assists and reports directly to the Producer by sourcing, scheduling and organizing for upcoming events. The Sr. Coordinator will be responsible for assisting event teams in all aspects of event management by serving as support staff onevents of all sizes. Events assigned may include conferences, trade shows, dinners, corporate galas, and incentive programs as examples. This position will work directly on all events, coordinating specific pieces as assigned by the event lead. Event pieces may include handling transportation, meeting room bookings, food and beverage, or talent management. This position will also lead small scale events with limited supervision. This is a client-facing role, and will have client contact primarily during meetings and through event leads.
The Sr. Coordinator assists and reports directly to the Producer by sourcing, scheduling and organizing for upcoming events. The Sr. Coordinator will be responsible for assisting event teams in all aspects of event management by serving as support staff onevents of all sizes. Events assigned may include conferences, trade shows, dinners, corporate galas, and incentive programs as examples. This position will work directly on all events, coordinating specific pieces as assigned by the event lead. Event pieces may include handling transportation, meeting room bookings, food and beverage, or talent management. This position will also lead small scale events with limited supervision. This is a client-facing role, and will have client contact primarily during meetings and through event leads.
YOU SHOULD HAVE
- At least 3-5 years of experience managing events
- Understand event industry norms such as:
- Venue contracting – the overall process, including concessions
- Housing – room blocks, shoulder dates, cumulative blocks, and attrition
- Catering – food and beverage minimums
- Budget and financial tracking experience
- Strong computer and technology skills, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Ability to take initiative to learn and produce high quality work
- Onsite team management experience
- Ability to collaborate with others and work well on a team
- Display a positive attitude in all interactions with internal and external customers
- Flexibility and willingness to assist colleagues with projects and tasks outside of job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing specific event components including transportation, meeting room bookings, food and beverage, and talent management.
- Overseeing venue contracting processes, including managing concessions.
- Managing event housing logistics, including room blocks, shoulder dates, cumulative blocks, and attrition.
- Handling catering logistics and managing food and beverage minimums
- Actively participate in creative event ideation and continue look and feel of creative deck shared by creative/art directors
- Oversee and manage PAs, BAs and Registration Staff. Delegate their responsibilities, assign their locations.
- Source props/décor per creative’s directions and track costs, also manages the internal sourcing decks.
- Draft and edit debriefs from weekly/monthly client calls
- Update documentation for Producer as needed, including timelines, PA grids, production schedule, graphics grid, décor/prop purchase grid, contact sheet, deliverables grid, etc.
- Undertake venue searches and serve as liaison between team and venue
- Research possible event vendors, such as caterers, artists, DJs, florists, designers, etc as requested, and provide a comprehensive summary in deck format.
- Book travel and accommodations for event staff.
- Responsible for sharing a clear inventory of all purchased items being sent to MAS storage, and updating existing MAS inventory with any new items added post event. Track packages and manage purchase returns and credit card/store credits.
- Assist Producer/Exec. Producer with budget tracking/management and fiscally reconciling projects.
- Collect and process invoices post-production.
- Responsible for all post event trafficking to client or storage.
- Traveling up to 30% of the time (domestically or internationally, requiring a passport) to execute on-site event management
COMPETENCIES
- Detailed tracking of vendor pricing for production elements on both large and small-scale events
- Displays strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
- Strong project management skills.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, presentation skills, email & memo writing.
- Ability to effectively prioritize workload on projects..
- Successfully perform in high stress, fast-paced environment.
- Accept changes with short notice and ability to pivot.
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
- Work cooperatively with other employees, vendors, and clients.
- Detailed tracking of vendor pricing for production elements in both large and small scale
- Assisting colleagues with projects and tasks outside of standard job requirements to ensure team success
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
- Full time position
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Health & Dental Insurance (choice of plans)
- 100% Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Opportunity to elect additional life insurance and LTD insurance at employee expense
- Paid parental leave
- Opportunity to contribute pre-tax dollars to flexible spending accounts
- 401(K) with employer match
- Flexibility in work schedules
- Generous time off
HOW WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is between $65,000 - $73,945. Our pay ranges are based on third-party national average market compensation analysis. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?
Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At MAS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.
Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At MAS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Opus Agency does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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