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Rose’s Restaurant Group is seeking creative, passionate, and talented individuals to join our super awesome team. We are in the “making people happy” business, we just happen to serve great food and offer next-level hospitality. We work hard, make people happy, and have fun while we are doing it!

We are seeking an Events and Experiences Coordinator  to join our James Beard award winning team at one of our D.C Michelin starred restaurants: Rose’s Luxury, Little Pearl, and Pineapple and Pearls, and Extra Fancy, our international events company.

Some Things to Know About Us:

Our mission is “To make this the most enjoyable place to work in and the most enjoyable place to dine”. This is the reason we are here. This is why we do what we do.

We are big on communication and organization. We believe these are huge keys to success. The better we are able to communicate and organize ourselves, the more success we will have.

 We are big on teaching and growth. We work hard to make sure everyone is constantly growing and learning. We want everyone who works with us to become a better cook, barista, chef, manager, guest liaison, and most importantly, leader.

We like having fun. While we take our jobs very seriously, we also do so lightheartedly. In other words, we love to hustle and get better everyday but we also love to do it while laughing and having fun at the same time. (And yes, that is possible).

We have awesome benefits for full-time employees

• 100% Company-paid medical benefits
• 100% Company-paid dental benefits
• Average 45-50 hour work-week for salaried employees
• Unlimited Paid Time-off Policy for salaried employees
• Parental Leave Plan
• 401K plan
• Complimentary gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program (covers mental health services, legal services, and additional support)
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Personal Financial Advisor services
• Somm Certification Reimbursements
• WMATA SmartBenefits program
• Most major holidays off
• Access to our Vision benefit program
• Unlimited high fives!

If you have the background and love making people happy, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and cover letter highlighting your background and noting why you are interested in joining our team.

Qualifications and skills: 

The Events & Experiences Coordinator is a critical role that assists the Events & Experience Curator and supports the Extra Fancy team through detailing sales, event load-ins / set up, and other duties / projects as needed. 

This is a diverse position that requires an independent and responsible individual with an emphasis on details, organization and clear communication. The scheduled work week will be Monday through Friday. Some weekend work will be necessary from time to time as the sales team representative. 

About Athena 

Athena is a marketing consultancy where great ideas are activated. With a blend of strategic thinking, creative vision, and hands-on execution, we partner with organizations looking to transform their presence, reputation, and performance. For over ten years, we’ve delivered business insights, marketing strategies, and brand activations for leading organizations in industries ranging from telecommunications to major league sports.  

Our people make Athena, Athena. They’re what help set us apart from traditional ad agencies and consultancies. As a 2024 Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace, we take pride in fostering a work environment where passion meets excellence. Our people are solutions-oriented individuals who eagerly roll up their sleeves to make work that works while sharing a couple of laughs along the way.   

About the Position 

Athena is looking for an Event and Experiences Manager with a passion for problem-solving, managing change, and improving efficiency. We work in a spirited, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment, and we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and thrive in this setting.   

The Events and Experiences Manager will support the strategic development and execution of client events, ensuring each experience aligns with the client's brand and objectives. This role contributes to the management of the event’s operational aspects and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, impactful events that meet client expectations and enhance their brand presence.   

Requirements

What you'll be responsible for:

Strategic Planning & Client Management  

• Formulating, organizing, and monitoring interconnected projects with a focus on strategic planning and seamless execution  

• Collaborating with clients to understand their vision, objectives, and preferences, incorporating feedback into their marketing and event strategies  

• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across various disciplines to ensure successful marketing and event outcomes  

• Conducting regular team calls to ensure all stakeholders remain aligned and understand individual responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables  

• Exemplifying proactive leadership in both planning and execution, with a keen focus on anticipating needs, deliverables, and subsequent steps  

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, demonstrating confidence and autonomy in addressing challenges and providing solutions.  

Event Development & Execution  

• Leading the development and execution of comprehensive conference and event strategies aligned with client and organizational objectives, ensuring quality and scalability. 

• Assist in implementing visually stunning event designs, including stage setups, signage, and thematic elements  

• Managing event technical needs by collaborating with art and technical crews, brainstorming solutions to obstacles, and more  

• Aiding project teams in creating compelling and engaging content for campaigns, including digital content, print materials, branding materials, scripts, presentations, and multimedia materials  

• Supporting the development and execution of comprehensive communication strategies for events and marketing initiatives  

• Effectively manage overlapping deliverables by employing strategic prioritization and delegation where appropriate. 

• Analyzing project performance metrics to measure success and compiling reports for client records  

• Participating in on-site event execution, potentially involving evening and weekend commitments and/or travel  

Operations & Administration  

• Assisting in administering project finances, budgets, vendor communication, vendor contracts, and budget reporting to clients and internal stakeholders.  

• Provide clear direction to internal teams and external vendors, fostering collaboration to meet complex project requirements. 

• Conducting real-time review and editing of projects to guarantee timely and scope-compliant delivery.  

• Building and maintaining relationships with key industry partners, sponsors, and vendors to enhance event experiences and opportunities.  

• Identifying and supporting the development of new opportunities that align with the company’s strategic goals.  
• Ensure compliance with ISO and regulatory standards, including applying information security policies and procedures relevant to your department's reports.

The skills and experience you should have:

• Demonstrated leadership in managing projects with minimal oversight while maintaining accountability to team and client expectations.  

• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of high-priority initiatives. 

• Exceptional multitasking skills with experience balancing competing deliverables.  

• Competency in developing practical marketing & event strategies and tactics.  

• Skilled in managing the logistical aspects of events and collaborating with team members for successful execution.  

• Understanding of project management principles and practices.  

• Strong creative skills, with a good sense of design for the visual components of an event.  

• Experience in building and maintaining client relationships.  

• Capability in identifying business development opportunities and establishing strategic partnerships.  

• Commitment to ensuring programs achieve expected results.  

• Attention to detail and organizational prowess.  

• Self-driven with a strong problem-solving mindset.  

• Innovative and analytical, able to handle numerical and technical tasks.  

• Competent in budget oversight and financial reporting.  

• Effective communication skills, capable of clearly expressing ideas and engaging various audiences.  

• Collaborative, working effectively with internal and external parties.  

• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint, using these tools for data management and creating compelling presentations.  

• 4 - 6 years of professional experience   

It’s a plus if you have: 

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university   
• Experience using time tracking and expense management software   
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint    
• Proficient knowledge of Airtable   
• Proficient understanding of SplashThat and Cvent   

Benefits

• Medical/Dental benefits including of 1K Health Reimbursement Account
• Matching 401K
• Generous PTO policy
• Substantial Parental Leave Policy
• Hybrid Work Environment (3x in our Philadelphia, PA office)

Curious about your career path at Athena? This role is at the Manager level within Athena’s career-path structure. This team has the following levels of progression for growth and development. 

Coordinator --> Sr. Coordinator-->Manager --> Sr. Manager --> Director --> Sr. Director --> Executive Director 

Oh, and our application process is open, easy, as transparent as we can make it, and painless. We need team members like you to join us! Let’s get started. 

Athena is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at .

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Our Experiences team puts fans at the center of their favorite stories, in real life, through permanent entertainment venues, Netflix House, and touring attractions around the world. Netflix Houses are our permanent, always-on, constantly refreshable entertainment venues, where guests can step into their favorite stories. We want these experiences, along with merchandise offerings, to help promote love for our titles so they become part of the zeitgeist for longer periods of time and drive long-term value for Netflix.

As the Merchandising Manager, you will work cross-functionally with the Product Development & Creative, Licensing, MarComms, Attractions, Operations, and Netflix House teams to deliver consumer right assortments for fans at our multiple Netflix House locations. From pre-season planning to in-season management, you will own the end-to-end Merchandising & Assortment strategy that enables Netflix House Retail to not only achieve quantitative financial results but also qualitative results growing fandoms and delivering fan joy to consumers. The ideal candidate has a background in Merchandising and/or Buying for a bricks & mortar retailer across product categories, experience serving multiple consumer subsets (e.g. IP) via unique product assortments, and proven ability to lead the end-to-end delivery of assortments from concepts to sales floor in a vertical retailer.

This is a unique opportunity to play an important role in creating the future of direct to consumer retail for Netflix, as we expand into new areas to truly entertain the world.

What you will do:

• Own and execute the merchandising strategy for Netflix House that establishes a unique point of difference in the market
• Lead the cross-functional team to deliver seasonal assortments for Netflix House that delivers on the merchandising strategy and seasonal targets
• Identify key consumer groups and develop assortment strategies that serve them
• Drive and manage workstreams with external Retail Vendors (Planning & Allocation, Inventory Management, Pricing, Sales Analysis) to ensure a high bar of excellence in execution
• Partner with Product Development & Creative to deliver best in class products for the Netflix House assortment
• Partner with cross-company Netflix Marketing teams (Netflix House, Title, etc.) & Licensing to ensure Netflix House assortments align with the larger company goal of driving conversation
• Partner with Visual Merchandising to deliver an end-in-mind assortment based upon fixture capacity
• Partner with Licensing team to curate a best of partner product to elevate and authenticate the Netflix House assortment
• Read & React to weekly selling to know what's working and what's not to develop plans that respond to what consumers are telling us
• Monitor the competitive landscape and overall retail industry to identify trends and opportunities to refine the merchandising strategy to meet/exceed consumer expectations

• 7+ years of experience in a merchandising and/or buying role, strong preference for vertical retail experience
• Experience leading the merchandising and assortment building process for a brick and mortar retailer
• Strong retail KPI acumen with ability to dive deep with Planning and Allocation
• Strong creative eye with ability to partner closely with Design on product excellence
• Passion about the retail industry, fandoms, and trends
• Experience with entertainment and/or IP related merchandise is preferred
• Innovation obsessed with a focus on delivering what's next in retail for consumers
• Experience managing and developing direct reports in an environment that embraces individual momentum
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and digitally
• Excellent organizing skills using digital tools and Google Suite
• Global Experience preferred

• 2+ years of experience in Project Management, can keep multiple teams on task and contribute to quarterly planning
• 1+ years of experience in the Apparel or Footwear Industry. They will need some context for process flows and vocab. Interests, schooling, or professional experience are helpful - please make sure this is clear in their resume.
• Ideally someone who is a self-starter, innovative, and can provide insight or join the conversation on improvements.

• Experience writing stories and epics
• Knowledge or experience with Jira
• Experience managing projects for an existing tool with external and internal partners, feature improvements, and feature mapping.

• We need a collaborative team member who has a passion for solving problems with technology and crafting premium experiences that remove friction and deliver value to our customers.
• The ideal candidate is service-minded and will drive seamless integration and collaboration between teams and leaders.
• High capacity for ambiguity as well as process driven with excellent communication skills is a must.
• Knowledge of 3D tools, standards and process flows, apparel & footwear creation processes, immersive standards and rendering pipelines is nice to have for this role.

• Product Management experience in Footwear, Apparel or both.
• Shown ability to develop effective product specifications, including user stories, epics, and detailed requirements.
• Be great at execution – drive teams to deliver what was promised with attention to detail; clearly define requirements, scope, user flows/diagrams.
• Set clear/measurable objectives and deploy team resources appropriately to achieve business goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous learning is core to our identity.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves to win as a team.
• Bias to action and progress over perfection mentality.
• Ability to work in JIRA and Confluence.

• Must be a current University of West Georgia student enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours and maintaining at least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average.
• Excellent written communication skills
• Professional communication
• Skills in storytelling
• Ability to manage time to meet deadlines
• Ability to meet at required times during the semester.

• Excellent oral communication
• Experience/courses in journalism or public relations

• Cover letter
• Resume

• Knowledge and skills in writing
• Ability to work within a team to tell stories about student experiences and accomplishments
• Ability to meet required deadlines and be present at collaborative meetings. Students will work collaboratively with leaders across campus.

Studio Experiences Product Manager $40.00-$45.00/hr Onsite: Beaverton, OR The CBPM Ops Studio (Digital Studio Operations) community is the foundation of the Apparel and Footwear product image creation and visualization process. As a Product Manager for Studio Experiences, you will work with teams across the organization developing innovative solutions. You will hold discussions with key players on how product visualization for assets comes to life throughout the product creation life cycle. You will partner with Technical Creatives within the Activation Ops Studio as well as Technical Partners to solve current complex matters while looking to improve user adoption, tool documentation, interoperability between tools, and work to define intake opportunities for new digital partner experiences. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We need a collaborative team member who has a passion for solving problems with technology and crafting premium experiences that remove friction and deliver value to our customers. The ideal candidate is service-minded and will drive seamless integration and collaboration between teams and leaders. High capacity for ambiguity as well as process driven with excellent communication skills is a must. Knowledge of 3D tools, standards and process flows, apparel & footwear creation processes, immersive standards and rendering pipelines is nice to have for this role. WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON The Product Manager for Studio Experiences within the CBPM Activation Studio will help integrate established tool sets, onboard new users, grow tool adoption and identify opportunities for current tool improvement. This role focuses on the product vision and strategy, handling the end-to-end lifecycle of features, and help identify market opportunities. You will define and execute a roadmap and product priorities based on a deep understanding of customer needs, insights, and in-depth data analysis. You will attend, participate in, or conduct meetings between ops, studio teams, engineers, marketplace partners, and external partners. •Drive integration and adoption of the current digital asset visualization tool, ensuring seamless onboarding of new users and supporting tool optimization. •Facilitate discussions with key stakeholders and external partners to enhance product visualization methods throughout the product creation lifecycle. •Identify, communicate, and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in current visualization tool. •Partner closely with technical creatives, engineers, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and scale best practices. •Coordinate and participate in cross-functional meetings, fostering collaboration between Ops, studio teams, and external partners. •Lead documentation and training efforts to support consistent workflows and knowledge sharing across teams. •Research, strategize, and implement solutions to address tool gaps and improve connectivity. •Support individual and team workload management by communicating key calendar dates and ensuring timely delivery of key experiences. •Understand current team workflows and help research solutions for gaps or broken connection points. •Monitor communication channels (ie. Slack, Jira, etc) to track against deliverables and deadlines. •Collaborate with teams and users on tool documentation and training. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH This position is very cross-functional in nature - partnering directly with CPBM Studio Ops as well as the greater community, this includes other Product Managers, Merchandising, Engineers, Operations, and Senior Leadership. WHAT YOU BRING •Product Management experience in Footwear, Apparel or both. •Shown ability to develop effective product specifications, including user stories, epics, and detailed requirements. •Be great at execution – drive teams to deliver what was promised with attention to detail; clearly define requirements, scope, user flows/diagrams. •Set clear/measurable objectives and deploy team resources appropriately to achieve business goals. •Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous learning is core to our identity. •Willingness to roll up your sleeves to win as a team. •Bias to action and progress over perfection mentality. •Ability to work in JIRA and Confluence. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Leverage a deep understanding of our customers, business strategy, and KPIs to define and drive the vision for curated merchandising and assortment management capabilities used by Wayfair merchants.
• Use a combination of user experience and data science to optimize our product portfolio to improve assortment outcomes and maximize value to Wayfair.
• Own roadmap planning and manage execution with a dedicated engineering team.
• Evolve our strategy as we learn and adjust our business goals, and work cross-functionally to continually improve velocity of insights and experimentation.
• Define product requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams across departments, including Curated Merchandising.
• Partner with the engineering team to drive timely and smooth execution through sprint rituals like grooming, planning and retrospective.
• Influence the evolution of Wayfair's strategy for assortment management and curated merchandising.

• 2+ years experience in product management
• Track record of building high-impact products
• Ability to think and perform both tactically and strategically
• Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated experience turning data into actionable insights
• Deep understanding of business strategy and metrics
• Ability to multi-task and work well within a dynamic, fast-paced organization
• Positive, people-oriented, and energetic attitude
• Experience managing a team
• Cross-functional leadership experience

• Time Off:
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health & Wellness:
• Full Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Protection (Short Term & Long Term Disability)
• Global Wellbeing: Gym/Fitness discounts (including US Peloton, Global ClassPass, and various regional gym memberships)
• Mental Health Support (Global Mental Health, Global Wayhealthy Recordings)
• Caregiver Services
• Financial Growth & Security:
• 401K Matching (Employee Matching Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Financial Health Education (Knowledge of Financial Education - KOFE)
• Tax Advantaged Accounts
• Family Support:
• Family Planning Support
• Parental Leave
• Global Surrogacy & Adoption Policy
• Professional Development & Recognition:
• Rewards & Recognition
• Global Employee Anniversary Awards
• Paid Volunteer Work
• Unique Perks:
• Employee Discount
• U.S. Bluebikes Membership
• Global Pod Outings
• Work/Life Balance:
• Emphasizing a supportive & flexible work environment that encourages a balance between personal and professional commitments

Join to apply for the People Experiences Project Manager role at Rakuten International Join to apply for the People Experiences Project Manager role at Rakuten International Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description: Job Description: Location: This role is eligible for remote work in eligible US locations, or can be based out of our offices in New York City, NY; San Mateo, CA; or San Francisco, CA. Rakuten International oversees 7 businesses with over 4,000 employees globally. The brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation in e-commerce, digital content, advertising, entertainment and communications, bringing the joy of discovery and access to more than 1 billion members across the world. Our teams deliver on the company’s mission to delight merchants and customers through innovation, optimism, and teamwork. Job Summary: Reporting to the Sr. Manager, People Experiences, the People Experiences Project Manager will support program awareness, assess local specific needs and help enhance overall engagement for the People Experiences programs and initiatives; doing so through internal operations enhancements, functional and stakeholder partnership, and will provide key program insights, creative solutioning and process optimization. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about a people-first culture, with a strong interest in human resources, operations, data analytics and analysis and cross-team collaboration to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, and globally connected environment. The People Experiences Project Manager will have the opportunity to grow their expertise in engagement, people operations, creative and strategic thinking. Key Responsibilities: Lead with the day-to-day and execution of key PEx projects and initiatives. Lead departmental data projects; produce reports, analyze program effectiveness and suggest actionable opportunities Partner with HR operations, HRIS and global COE’s respective to project deliverables. Collaborate with People Experiences internal partners to strategically incorporate PEx initiative into functional and business opportunities Present regularly on PEx programs and initiatives to increase awareness and engagement within designated target markets Partner with respective cross-functional teams to support employee programs, like but not limited to, onboarding, ESG, Facilities, GTMI (Diversity and Inclusion & Learning and Development), Talent Acquisition. Implement strategies to improve employee satisfaction and retention through PEx programs and initiatives. Develop and facilitate PEx program engagements: training sessions, workshops, and team-building activities. Vet, design and execute ad hoc team/business partnership requests surrounding employee engagement. 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Excellent written and verbal communication skills Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree and a min of 5 years of relevant experience and/or education in any of: Psychology, Human Resources, Operations, Project Management or a related people engagement-oriented field; or 3 years with a Master’s degree; or equivalent work experience. 5+ years project manager experience, including experience with project planning, execution, and monitoring (Monday.com experience is a plus) 3+ years HR operations experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), Slack and/or Teams Experience working in a global or multinational organization is a plus Five Principles for Success Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success. 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JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Director, Immersive Experiences serves as the primary support to the Director, overseeing the Producing team and Immersive Designers to ensure projects align with strategic, creative, and operational goals. This role acts as a key liaison between creative, technical, and operational teams, supporting the execution of high-profile interactive experiences across Universal Destinations and Experiences. The Assistant Director is responsible for leading Producers, Associate Producers, and Immersive Designers, optimizing workflows, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest level of quality. Additionally, this role assists in the development of long-term immersive experience strategies, supporting business growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, mentor, and develop Producers, and Immersive Designers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver world-class interactive experiences. Manage day-to-day operations of the Immersive team, setting priorities, resolving roadblocks, and ensuring accountability. Drive team development and mentorship programs, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven culture. Establish clear communication and alignment between Producers, Immersive Designers, project teams, and senior leadership.
• Support senior leadership in developing and implementing the long-term vision for interactive entertainment. Foster cross-functional collaboration between Immersive Designers, Creative technology, and Operations teams, ensuring a seamless integration of immersive experiences. Represent the department in strategic planning discussions, advocating for innovative approaches to guest engagement. Drive data-informed decision-making, incorporating guest feedback and industry insights into project planning.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Provide hands-on guidance throughout project phases, from concept development to final execution. Ensure all immersive experiences maintain brand and IP integrity, collaborating with licensors and stakeholders.
• Act as the primary operational leader for immersive projects, ensuring they meet creative, technical, and guest experience objectives. Oversee Immersive Design strategy, ensuring design solutions align with creative intent, guest engagement, and operational needs.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends in immersive entertainment, identifying opportunities for innovation. Act as a department representative in industry conferences, vendor meetings, and technology showcases. Collaborate with internal teams to test and refine new immersive design approaches before large-scale implementation.
• Assist in department-wide budget oversight, ensuring financial resources are effectively allocated. Work with the Producers to forecast budgets and staffing needs for upcoming immersive initiatives. Optimize the resource planning process, ensuring that projects are staffed with the right expertise at the right time.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree is required - Interactive Entertainment, Game Design, Theatrical Arts, Theme Park Associated Design, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 9+ years in Experience design, Immersive Entertainment, Theme Park Development, or Strategic Management experience in the Technology, Gaming, Location based Entertainment and/or Media industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary teams, including Producing and Design teams. Proven ability to balance creative vision, operational execution, and business strategy.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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