Senior Director, Events

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior Director to lead the execution of games and events at Chase Center and Thrive City. In this role, you will lead the Event Services and Special Events to deliver a world-class experience for fans, artists, clients, partners, promoters and teams. You will lead with a focus on staff development and overall operational efficiency. This position reports to the General Manager, Chase Center.

Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a full-time position based onsite in San Francisco, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of events at Chase Center, Thrive City, the Oakland Facility and offsite locations throughout the Bay Area
• Lead team responsible for the planning and execution of onsite and offsite Warriors brand events in collaboration with Corporate Partnerships, Community Relations, Ticket Sales & Services and Premium
• Lead team responsible for managing day-to-day operations (front and back of house) and event logistics for games, concerts, private events and VIP activations at Chase Center and Thrive City
• Participate in collective bargaining agreement negotiations; play an instrumental role in Chase Center labor management for both union and non-union workforces
• Lead all efforts to develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures, programs, policies and collateral
• Lead the development and on-going administration of department budget; Ensure accurate estimates, bids, budgets and settlements
• Develop and maintain a peer network among other arenas to advance upcoming shows and communicate to internal/external partners for planning purposes; conduct routine industry operational reviews
• Maintain excellent working relationships with promoters, booking agents and artist representatives
• Partner with Safety and Back of House Operations teams to ensure alignment on all safety initiatives and fire code compliance
• Provide development and training opportunities to staff members to ensure their growth within the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years in event management, preferably in a multipurpose arena; 5 years of people management experience, including union staff
• Extensive understanding of operational characteristics, services, and activities of live events and entertainment; principles of budget preparation and control
• Experience in crisis management, emergencies, customer service technology, life safety, risk management, payroll, and scheduling
• Familiarity with live entertainment venue management (i.e., security, retail operations, building operations, production, building engineering, parking, and food & beverage operations, guest experience, etc.) is strongly preferred
• Experience working with internal partners (e.g., People Operations, Public Relations, Legal, Finance, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD for event layouts
• Committed to providing extraordinary service and dedicated to exceeding client expectations
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, attention to detail and resolution skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects and media scheduling in a fast-paced work environment

Time Commitment

• Ability to work flexible and sometimes demanding schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays

Compensation

• $159,000 - 168,000 + Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Employer 401K match
• Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
• Warriors home tickets, team store discount and more!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 Golden State Warriors is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com/employment