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 1150 capacity Coach Factory (flat floor club).

POSITION SUMMARY

The Event Captain supports the Event Services Manager in overseeing day-of event operations for private gatherings at the Peace Center. This role ensures seamless execution, coordinates event logistics, and helps deliver an exceptional experience for guests and clients.

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, set-up, execution and breakdown of events.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of all FOH and BOH Event Spaces during/after each event.
• Work closely with the 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.