Sr. Events Operation Coordinator

Oversee and manage pre-production and set up and break down of assigned events, including responsibility for loading and driving the truck that holds DFA's audio visual and other event equipment. Travel across the country to work at and support meetings and events.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Events and Experience team to coordinate event specific equipment needs, with understanding of what needs to be sent from the DFA warehouse, is onsite, and needs to be sourced at event location
• Source truck and other required materials or needs for a particular event location, including but not limited to freezers, furniture, etc.
• Create schedule of when truck needs to be loaded and time to drive to event location to ensure timely arrival based on event needs
• Drive truck to event location; unload and reload truck or if support is available, direct unload and reload while also participating in needs
• Set up specific components of event needs, including but not limited to, registration needs, printers, microphone systems including power, and other electrical requirements
• Research event location to understand proximity to retailers or other service vendors to address event needs that may arise during event set up and execution
• Troubleshoot during event preparation and during the event to ensure all event needs or setups are correct including making decisions that align to brand guidelines, billing, and/or staffing
• Collaborate with event team and other contractors to support event needs
• Support audio visual production team; learn key specifications and needs of equipment as specified or required by Director of Audio and Visual
• Obtain high resolution copy paper, water, snacks and other items that might be needed
• Make sure fire and safety codes are met during set up and actual event
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with event team, support staff, event attendees, and partners with professional and courteous demeanor
• Manage onsite set up, build and break down of events
• Oversee administrative tasks pertaining to assigned events
• Provide oversight for warehouse inventory, including its location, purpose, owner and needs
• Manage multiple deadlines with each event and make decisions based on the needs and objectives of the event
• Interact effectively with all levels of cooperative executives
• Be knowledgeable of, and comply with, all corporate policies
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent coupled with 5 or more years of proven, relevant work experience
• Certification and/or License - Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) preferred; Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred or required per state requirements based on truck/vehicle driven

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to deliver best in class customer service in all areas of day-to-day work with stakeholder interactions
• Able to handle conflicts, make thoughtful decisions with the best interest of the event in mind, and exercise proper action and behavior during stressful situations
• Able to remain flexible and optimistic, adjusting to situations as they occur
• Able to demonstrate maturity to lead and manage event crew at on-site locations and designated travel destinations
• Able to maintain a professional image and effective working relationships with farmer-owners, employees, vendors and partners
• Able to work in a variety of climates, indoors and outdoors; able to stand on feet for extended periods of time
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to have fun while working in a fast-paced environment
• Able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds (50 lbs.) over your head
• Able to be proactive, reliable, detail-oriented, resourceful, and a problem solver
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to be self-motivated
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in planning, organizing, and multi-tasking in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, for a diverse range of internal and external audiences
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer