Special Events Manager
About the Role
Lead the planning and execution of year-round special events at Grand Targhee Resort. From ski, bike, and running races to music festivals, vendor activations, and community events, this role brings together the people, logistics, and details that create memorable experiences for our guests. Our events range from intimate activations to large-scale events with up to 3,000 attendees.
You'll work across the Resort—partnering closely with Marketing, Sales, Mountain Operations, vendors, sponsors, and other stakeholders—to take events from initial concept through successful execution and post-event evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of winter and summer special events from concept through completion.
- Coordinate event timelines, logistics, priorities, and communication across internal teams and external partners.
- Develop detailed event plans and lead pre- and post-event meetings.
- Manage and reconcile the annual event budget.
- Build strong relationships with vendors, service providers, event partners, and sponsors.
- Support contract negotiations and sponsorship outreach.
- Identify opportunities to enhance existing events and create new experiences that engage our guests.
- Proactively solve problems and adapt event plans as conditions and operational needs change.
- Lead and support the Special Events Supervisor and additional event staff.
- Manage multiple events and projects simultaneously while keeping deadlines and details on track.
Requirements
- 5+ years of event management experience, including hands-on planning and execution.
- Previous experience successfully managing direct reports.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to stay composed when plans change.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Intermediate to expert skiing or snowboarding ability, with comfort navigating double-black-diamond terrain.
Qualifications
- Experience or knowledge of ski racing, bike racing, crowd management, music production, course planning/set-up, or timing functions is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
The Environment
This isn't an events job where you'll spend every day behind a desk. You'll work throughout the Resort at indoor and outdoor event venues in all seasons and weather conditions. Because our events happen when our guests are here, the position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the event schedule.
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- Generous PTO Package
- 401(k) with Employer match following one year of service
- Employee Winter/Summer Season Pass and Dependent Passes
- Reciprocal Skiing/Mountain Biking at Area Resorts (Jackson Hole, Big Sky, Whitefish, Bridger Bowl, Snow King, Brighton)
- Free Buddy Ski/Lift Passes
- F&B, Retail, Lodging, and Child Care Discounts