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Assistant Director, Austin Convention Center - Sales & Marketing

Austin Convention Center · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

ForecastingBudgetingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following.
Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Their first year will focus on setting direction, strengthening foundations, and creating alignment across these functions.

The primary focus of the Assistant Director is the management of the day-to-day operations of the City's public event and parking facilities, including administrative and support functions.
Supports the Director in contract and operational management of shared usage facilities.
Maintains responsibility for dissemination of information to and from staff in an open and honest manner, which encourages discussion to foster understanding of the information.
Skill in operations forecasting and grand strategy design and implementation.
Under general direction of the Director, exercises independent judgment and is responsible for the management, operations, marketing and usage of the City's public event and parking facilities, including administrative and support functions.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
The ideal candidate is an experienced servant leader with a clear, future focused approach to improving both sales growth and marketing at the Austin
The ideal candidate must bring sales and marketing together as a unified,
A detailed and complete Employment Application is required.
A Resume and Cover Letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online Employment Application.

Knowledge of convention and trade show industry and of facility management.
Knowledge of practices and principals relative to leadership, management and supervision.
Knowledge of scheduling techniques.
Knowledge of modern budgeting and personnel management practices.
Skill in strategic planning.
Skill and proficiency in establishing and maintaining open and honest communication with City and department staff and employees.
Skill in providing direction for employees to ensure efficient customer service.
Skill in the application of supervisory and management practices.
Skill in providing feedback to employees in a positive and constructive manner.
Skill in training, mentoring and coaching staff.
Skill in management of emergency-related incidents.
Skill in projecting, long range goals for facility usage, revenues, and expense.

Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.

By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.
At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities.
Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
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