Duties: Oversees facility management, event coordination, staff supervision, marketing, financial operations, and client relations for the Pasadena Convention Center. Approves contracts for leasing convention center, arenas, or other fairground facilities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. This leadership role has a direct impact on the center's reputation, financial viability, and its contribution to community economic development. Coordinate and oversee all event logistics, including setup, execution, and breakdown. Serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout the planning and execution of events. Create detailed event plans and timelines. Conduct site inspections with clients and vendors. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors. Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during events. Provide on-site management and support during events. Prepare post-event reports and conduct evaluations to assess event success. Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers. Market and promote events to attract attendees and participants. Acts as liaison between the city and the Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Strawberry Festival/San Jacinto Day Foundation, Industry Partners, and other major users of the facilities. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with the city's timekeeping and attendance policy; however, flexible work hours may be required to accommodate or support evening and weekend events. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4 years of experience in facilities management or related field. A valid Texas Driver's license and a good driving record. PREFERRED: Proven experience managing large-scale, complex events and facility operations. Capacity to develop and implement operational policies and marketing strategies.

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service - four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service - five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up - six weeks of vacation per year.