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Jay's Games & Beer Garden

Head of Hype & Events

Jay's Games & Beer Garden, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Company Description Jay's Games & Beer Garden is a new bar opening in the busy, thriving Blackstone district with a massive opportunity to be the go-to place for college students, neighborhood regulars & out-of-town guests looking for a unique atmosphere.

Role Description The Head of Hype & Events will be responsible for building up the brand for an exciting new bar concept in Blackstone. You will be responsible for connecting us to the neighborhood and ramping up revenue. You will run our social media, build community relationships, and help drive business with fun events and sales initiatives. You will be expected to keep the management team up to date on local neighborhood happenings and Omaha area sporting and music events, coordinate private parties, and keep our brand relevant and engaging with our core demographic.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, community-minded, and energized by a fast-paced and ever-changing position. This is a great position for someone looking to get into event planning and coordinating.

Key Expectations and Responsibilities

Create and post social media content that fits our brand, keeps our following engaged, and brings new followers to all platforms

Maintain a consistent brand voice and visual across all platforms, promotions, and printed materials

Stay in the know on local events and proactively bring promotion ideas to management and ownership to capitalize on any increased volume in the area

Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, hotels, college campus groups, corporate offices, and community organizations to attract group outings and regular traffic

Recognize and pitch opportunities to maximize the use of our space including the patio, gaming area, and bar area

Oversee the booking, staffing, planning, execution, and evaluation of private events

Plan and execute promotions, theme nights, live music events, and giveaways that engage a wide range of guests from college students, to sports fanatics, to neighborhood regulars

Work with management, kitchen, and bar teams to ensure events are executed smoothly

Evaluate and track what’s working and be quick to adjust when something is not

Experience Preferences and Requirements

Experience in bars or restaurants required

Experience in marketing, events, sales, or promotion preferred, but not required

Comfortable and confident with social media functionality and content creation

Enjoys connecting with people and building relationships

Friendly, organized, and provides consistent follow-through

Can successfully juggle multiple projects, events, and initiatives

Knows the neighborhood or is excited to learn it quickly

Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and event nights

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