[Remote] Program Production Venue Event Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has been dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel for over 75 years. The Program Production Venue Event Manager will assist in the production of events and support the Crusade Ministries in managing logistics, artist relations, and event execution.ResponsibilitiesWorks under direct supervision of Program Production Venue (PPV) Senior Event Manager, and as required with Director of PPV on all Franklin Graham and Will Graham crusade events, tours, BG Library, Samaritan's Purse (SP) events, as well as any other events assigned to PPV teamSupports all pre-production staff for BGEA events as directedSupports and attends venue site visits as directedFunctions with Crusade Ministries Program team in developing the program, managing the artists and crew details, developing relationships with guest artists and their management, and ensuring that all program logistical needs are metAssists in management of guest artist contracts and payments with PPV team and Business CoordinatorFacilitates scheduling and assignments to all staff and subcontractors involved in the pre-production and event production process, providing organizational, operational, and management leadershipAttends each Crusade event as approved by Director of PPV in managing guest artists’ ground transportation, accommodations, schedules, changes, staging, and green room requirementsCoordinates contracted employees and local volunteers to assist with programming logistics in event citiesFacilitates coordination and preparation for on-site Program Production meetingsCoordinates schedules and logistics of sound checks, staging needs, and hosting of guest artists on site and coordinates with BGEA Production ManagerCoordinates International Festival technical and logistical details such as pulpit request and build, green rooms and team details with BGEA City/Country DirectorsAssists PPV Senior Event Manager with oversight to production subcontractors who provide services for all videotaped and live events, including production management, lighting, sound, video production facilities, staging, image magnification, signal distribution, archiving, transportation, security, labor and other parts of the field production processAssists in securing artist/talent for all live and streaming events as directedAssists in securing artist/talent when requested for BGEA, SP, or other ministry conferences, devotions, or worship leading as needed/directedClose coordination with Crusade Directors and their local teams as directedAssists Festival Director with arrangements and logistical details in preparation for eventsCoordinates arrangements details for final site surveys and walk-through meetings prior to eventsFacilitates with catering contractor regarding catering needs for Program, Production, and BGEA staff at eventCoordinates communications between Crusades Production Office Manager & production contractors and subcontractors and BGEA field teamsPerforms related duties assigned by Director of PPV and Vice President of CrusadesDevelops new and existing relationships with artists, managers, and agentsGenerates reports on activities and accomplishmentsDevelops workflow protocols as related to field program, production, and venue as directedFrequently travel to conduct technical surveys, artist development, and relationshipsWork independently and with the various BGEA ministries to ensure timely execution of approved projectsSkillsMaintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus ChristFaithfully upholds BGEA in prayerParticipates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permitsDemonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA's Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectationsEffectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influenceWorks under direct supervision of Program Production Venue (PPV) Senior Event Manager, and as required with Director of PPV on all Franklin Graham and Will Graham crusade events, tours, BG Library, Samaritan's Purse (SP) events, as well as any other events assigned to PPV teamSupports all pre-production staff for BGEA events as directedSupports and attends venue site visits as directedFunctions with Crusade Ministries Program team in developing the program, managing the artists and crew details, developing relationships with guest artists and their management, and ensuring that all program logistical needs are metAssists in management of guest artist contracts and payments with PPV team and Business CoordinatorFacilitates scheduling and assignments to all staff and subcontractors involved in the pre-production and event production process, providing organizational, operational, and management leadershipAttends each Crusade event as approved by Director of PPV in managing guest artists' ground transportation, accommodations, schedules, changes, staging, and green room requirementsCoordinates contracted employees and local volunteers to assist with programming logistics in event citiesFacilitates coordination and preparation for on-site Program Production meetingsCoordinates schedules and logistics of sound checks, staging needs, and hosting of guest artists on site and coordinates with BGEA Production ManagerCoordinates International Festival technical and logistical details such as pulpit request and build, green rooms and team details with BGEA City/Country DirectorsAssists PPV Senior Event Manager with oversight to production subcontractors who provide services for all videotaped and live events, including production management, lighting, sound, video production facilities, staging, image magnification, signal distribution, archiving, transportation, security, labor and other parts of the field production processAssists in securing artist/talent for all live and streaming events as directedAssists in securing artist/talent when requested for BGEA, SP, or other ministry conferences, devotions, or worship leading as needed/directedClose coordination with Crusade Directors and their local teams as directedAssists Festival Director with arrangements and logistical details in preparation for eventsCoordinates arrangements details for final site surveys and walk-through meetings prior to eventsFacilitates with catering contractor regarding catering needs for Program, Production, and BGEA staff at eventCoordinates communications between Crusades Production Office Manager & production contractors and subcontractors and BGEA field teamsPerforms related duties assigned by Director of PPV and Vice President of CrusadesDevelops new and existing relationships with artists, managers, and agentsGenerates reports on activities and accomplishmentsDevelops workflow protocols as related to field program, production, and venue as directedFrequently travel to conduct technical surveys, artist development, and relationshipsWork independently and with the various BGEA ministries to ensure timely execution of approved projectsHave basic working knowledge of live event production, media storage and transmission technologies, event programming, production lighting and sound techniques, equipment transportation options, international production considerations, venue contracts and protocols, and event security assignmentsExcellent leadership skillsMust have basic understand budgeting and budget relationshipsGood organizational planning and time management skillsGood interpersonal communication skillsAbility to give leadershipProactively approaches tasks with initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulnessAbility to make effective plansAbility to make independent decisionsDesire and ability to work as a team playerAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to convey positive and professional imageAbility to communicate effectivelyPersonal qualities of integrity, loyalty, a positive attitude as well as sound judgmentAbility to manage multiple prioritiesBenefitsMedical, prescription, dental and vision insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Long term and short term disability insuranceTerm Life insurance401(k) retirement savings plan10 paid holidays, including 1 floating holidayMinimum 12 days of vacation10 sick daysCompany OverviewFounded by Billy Graham in 1950, BGEA exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means and to equip the church and others to do the same. It was founded in 1950, and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, US, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://billygraham.org.