Event Captain
The Peace Center is a major, nonprofit performing arts center serving a growing and sophisticated audience in Greenville, South Carolina. It is the dominant performing arts center in the state and region. Built on a six-acre campus with an aesthetic mix of new architecture and historic buildings, the campus is at the hub of Greenville’s nationally recognized downtown.
The Peace Center venues include the 2,115-seat Peace Concert Hall, the 400-seat Gunter Theatre, the 1,400-capacity outdoor Peace Pavilion, Genevieve’s Lounge, and the Huguenot Mill which includes two event spaces: the Ramsaur Studio and the Huguenot Loft. Opening in 2025 will be two additional music venues: the 250-seat Mockingbird (a listening room), and the 1,150 capacity Coach Factory (flat floor club).
Position Summary
The Event Captain is responsible for assisting the Event Services Manager with day of event management for Private Events at the Peace Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Include, But Are Not Limited To)
• Directly responsible to the Event Services Manager for the performance of all hourly event staff, and
• personal representative of the Peace Center to clients and vendors.
• Provides ongoing direction, supervision and monitoring of event staff.
• Inspect the set-up of the Event space, checking them against the Banquet Event Order and floorplan
• Assist with coordination day of logistics including load-in, setup, execution and break down of events
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of all FOH and BOH Event Spaces during/after each event
• Work closely with Beverage Manager to maintain Bar/Beverage standards at each event.
• Observe all company safety and security policies to ensure safety of self, event guests, vendors, and coworkers
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship between clients, vendors, and the Peace Center
• Completing the Event Captains Report after each event
• Other duties as assigned and deemed necessary to the position
Qualifications
• Two (2) years of experience coordinating events, or other relevant industry experience;
• Working knowledge of industry trends in event décor and coordination;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
Job Requirements
• Must maintain a professional appearance at all times;
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of people;
• Superior organizational skills with a strong attention to detail;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Ability to work an irregular schedule including evenings and weekends.
Entertainment Providers
Management and Manufacturing
Full-time