Event Operations Manager - Event Production

The Event Operations Manager will be responsible for individual event components as well as leadership for specific properties for RAGBRAI, Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Competitive applicants will have experience working live athletic events. Travel is required and preference is given to those who can adapt and work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing ride-related event logistics, negotiations, and budgets for specific cycling events from the time the event is established through post-event closeout.

• Preparing and/or providing appropriate information, documents, and maps for areas of responsibility to support ride safety and logistics.

• Manage RAGBRAI Expo in overnight towns each night of the ride.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, as required, with third parties, public agencies, municipalities, and sponsors, to coordinate the production of events.

• Establishing the vision for existing events in conjunction with the Operations team, ensuring events are operating efficiently while maintaining a high brand standard.

• Developing processes that contribute to the financial goals of the organization and overseeing/adhering to established event budgets.

• Working with marketing, customer service, design, and operations teams to meet deadlines and event and company goals, driving continuing efficiency and communication between departments.

• Communicating with the Operations team to identify outstanding action items needed to produce the event and coordinating the successful execution of those items.

• Conducting vendor outreach, quote analysis, and negotiation in coordination with the Operations team, and ensuring timely and accurate payment/tracking of vendors.

• Oversees temporary event crew and crew logistics including asset and lodging assignments.

• Travel obligations up to ~35% throughout the year.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• 3+ years overall event management experience, including 2+ years cycling specific experience

• Proven attention to detail with ability to multitask and meet deadlines

• Ability to hold oneself accountable and an aptitude for prioritizing multiple projects

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical mindset and approach to managing projects and problem-solving

• Ability to forge interdepartmental relationships and build a strong team atmosphere

• Proven leadership and management abilities