the gods must think i'm crazy...

for nearly 4 months my goal has been to relocate to portland officially. ideally, i would stay at the same company...perhaps just switch departments, work in marketing with an emphasis in customer service and project management. this hasn't happened. during my 5k planning days i came into contact with a small event planning company that i eventually interviewed with. the circumstances were not as ideal in reality as they were in my mind. so it didn't pan out the way i had prayed for...which sometimes works out for the best...but don't get me wrong. it is annoying and frustrating and discouraging...i know what's best for me...right? well, most of the time...but then you come across something like a job opening and are re-introduced to that feeling of...oh my gosh i WANT this. not i NEED this...WANT...huge difference!
this is the job opening my dear friend sent me the other day. he said, "emilee, this has your name all over it" and boy is he right...minus the part about having experience hosting an event with over 10,000 attendees. but  what experience i don't have i make up for with my mad kung fu skills.

yes,i have asked a lot from the job gods...namely to guide me in the path that is best for me.and right now, they are probably scratching their heads wondering...well, what does she really want??? all i can say is...when i read this job description it feels like there is sunshine in my chest trying to burst out...
i realize i can't ask aimlessly...it's time to be more specific. and it also requires far more on my part. i have to be willing to believe in myself and the talents i have. together, the job gods and i can do some serious "career magic"
i have never been more ready to believe and receive....and relocate
bring it on!



Operations Manager


Description:


The TDF is a festivus unique - an event that thrives in the space between the ideals and brand of a company and a public. Our mission and message has grown more profound and fun as biking becomes a more profound transportation choice. We provide a venue for inspired works of parade, sculpture, music, costume and revival theater.






New Belgium is looking for a unique individual to manage the team members, operations and logistics of our Flagship Festival the “Tour de Fat.” This individual will be responsible for supporting a team of experienced full time and seasonal staff, while streamlining and strengthening systems and planning. The role will work in parallel with creative development of the tour, focusing primarily on the operational and logistical side. The job will require a large amount of travel, a strong understanding of large event implementation, and an unrelenting desire to spread the good New Belgium word.



We are looking for someone who can teach us new, efficient ways to produce an already well run festival series. Experience managing events with 10,000+ attendees is a must.


Responsibilities:


• Manage the operations of Tour de Fat events in new and existing cities.


• Design operational strategies and procedures for efficient and effective event execution.


• Manage and mentor both seasonal and full time TDF team members.


• Travel upwards of 17 weeks of the year to western US cities by car or plane. 80% of travel occurs between June and October.


• Ultimate responsibility for the TDF budget tracking and reporting.


• Responsible for city and park permitting, applications, adherence.


• Responsible for venue sourcing in new cities, and tour routing annually.


• Ultimate responsibility for the legality and liability of the individual TDF’s. Ensure that all laws are adhered to, and that all insurance and liability concerns are addressed. (includes local laws specific to 13 different cities)



Skills and attributes necessary for this position:


• Be able to travel smart, extensively and enthusiastically. Must love the road.


• Solid experience (3 years required) in LARGE event/festival planning and management.


• Experience working with local municipal permitting processes including park departments and boards, cities, police departments and health departments.


• Experience managing teams in a fast paced event environment.


• Budget management experience.


• Strong written and spoken communication skills


• Extremely strong organizational skills and the ability to implement organized systems.


• Interest in working with philanthropic organizations and community organizing.


• Must be enamored with the idea of spending days, no weeks, no…upwards of a month at a time on the road perpetuating the NBB story with complete and total strangers, day in and day out.


• A working knowledge of the cycling world.


• Strong work ethic.


• Experience working with project tracking and scheduling, site plans, and other event management documentation/software.


• Strong understanding of Excel and Word.


• Ability to establish and cultivate relationships.


• Must possess a clean driving record. MVR will be pulled upon hiring for verification.


• Must pass post-offer, pre-hire strength test.






Skills desired, but not necessary:


• A desire to pull over often to explore new bike trails and scenery.


• An understanding of New Belgium’s culture and tasty beers.


• Experience with event promotions and marketing.


• Rumpelestiltskin-like ability to spin thrift store junk into a costume of SOLID GOLD


• A passion for cycling as a pass time and an important sustainable choice, as well as a generally sustainable approach to life is a giant plus.


• Mad kung fu skills.



Must live in or be willing to re-locate to the Front Range of Colorado.

Comments

  1. Wow! That sounds amazing. Much more travel then I would be interested in, but then this is your dream job, not mine.
    Colorado won't put you any closer to me via car, but via plane it's much easier and cheaper.
    Is it safe for me to assume you will be sending them your resume?

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