Special Events Manager

Real Racine

Established in 1983, Real Racine (formerly known as the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau) is the accredited 501c-6 non-profit destination marketing organization that oversees tourism promotion and development in Racine County.

Real Racine's mission is to promote and advocate for the development of Racine County as an attractive visitor destination to enhance the local economy.

It is funded in large part by a portion of the eight-percent room tax that is collected on stays of less than 30 days by lodging properties in Mount Pleasant, Racine, Caledonia, Yorkville, Waterford and Burlington.  It is governed by a 16-member board of directors.

Real Racine operates the Visitor Center (located just west of I-94/Highway 20 interchange) and promotes to five distinct markets: leisure, meetings/conventions, group tours, sports and international.  It produces and promotes special events that attract thousands of visitors each year including the Color Run, EVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Ironman 70.3 Racine triathlon and Badger State Games beach volleyball.

Real Racine currently has five full-time employees and seven part time employees.  These positions are supplemented by approximately 20 volunteers.

http://www.realracine.com

Position Details

Special Events Manager
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
10/13/2016
Southeast Wisconsin
Sturtevant, WI

The manager is responsible for the overall recruitment, development and execution of Real Racine-sponsored special events, including, Ironman 70.3 Racine triathlon, EVP Pro Beach Volleyball tournament, Open House Racine County and the Antique and Classic Boat Society Convention & Show. The manager will develop ways to enhance the participant event experience, improve event profitability, increase hotel overnight stays and grow economic impact of the events throughout the county. The manager will also be responsible for representing Real Racine as part of the Sports Wisconsin statewide sports tourism organization and attend the National Association of Sports Commissions annual symposium.

  • Work with municipal leaders to plan, permit and promote sponsored special events
  • Recruit successful national sporting and special events to hold their competitions, conventions and tournaments in the county
  • Decipher event contracts, fulfill sponsorship requirements and maintain positive relationships with events rightsholders
  • Serve as the liaison between the events rightsholders and municipal leaders
  • Recruit, organize and communicate regularly with volunteers for most events
  • Lead the execution of the events and be the on-site representative of Real Racine
  • Develop and enhance working relationships with various local organizations and businesses
  • Become familiar and up-to-date with Racine County happenings, tourist attractions, events, businesses and government proposals
  • Develop ideas for grass-root events that highlight county assets 
  • Represent Real Racine at government council and committee meetings, media opportunities and speaking engagements in a professional manner
  • Manage an annual events budget of more than $100k
  • Prepare written reports and post-event evaluations on a regular basis
  • Attend state, regional and national tourism conferences throughout the year, as well as the National Association of Sports Commissions symposium in spring
  • Report to the President/CEO and undertake other responsibilities as assigned

The above is intended to describe the general content of and major requirements for performance of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Real Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the field of tourism, event planning, sports management, account management or community development
  • Excellent writing and public speaking skills
  • Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with a great attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, push, pull, lift and carry objects that weigh up to 75 pounds.

Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Benefits package includes:

  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long term Disability
  • Vacation
  • Company provided cellphone

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