We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Join us in shaping the future of Ford Motor Company, as part of a global organization with exceptional colleagues in world-class facilities. As part of Ford Design, you’ll be at the cutting edge of Ford’s most strategically critical work, designing people and society’s needs into the heart of our next generation of products, services, and experiences.

In this position... 

The Live Events Production Coordinator (Vehicle Design Reviews) is responsible for organizing and managing all events held in the Design Center's event spaces. This role involves on-site coordination with multiple Ford Design and program teams, as well as collaborating with support staff to execute vehicle-related shows and events in a world-class facility. The coordinator must maintain a high level of detail and professionalism throughout all live events.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Liaison/collaborate with Design leadership, studio creative teams, fabrications shops and skilled trades support on the set up and running of all vehicle events. 
• Have a thorough knowledge of live audio, video, and lighting standards, and deploy and operate several types of live event AV systems for various events. 
• Strive to learn and pursue new skills in event software and hardware applications to keep events centers on the forefront of technology. ETC EOS Apex Lighting Board, Madrix Lighting Software, MicroLED Video Walls.
• Provide best in class customer service environments for all event spaces.
• Monitors physical spaces and identifies areas in need of corrective maintenance. Schedule maintenance, report broken items, and establish steps of preventive maintenance.
• Perform maintenance and system upgrades in coordination with vendor direction.
• Perform additional duties/tasks and assume additional responsibilities as needed for events occurring in Design spaces. 
• Manage and maintain events request system and calendar.
• Ensure all properties for design events are available and in show-ready condition. Coordinate with studios, fabrication teams and others as required.
• Ensure all event room specifications are set up in a timely manner.
• Ensure all required clearance forms are obtained and enforce safety and security procedures for all events.
• Other duties as needed to support Global Design Business Operations.
  
   

Qualifications

You'll have...

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ Experience working with Live Event Production.
• 3+ Experience working in facilities management.
• Strong written/oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Other Information

Position may require very long hours and weekend work on some occasions.

Example:  a showroom events ends late in the evening.  A different event requiring a completely different set up begins first thing the following morning.  The Facilities Coordinator is required to work with the skilled trades to clear out the 1st event and set up the 2nd event.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position open to salary grade 6 and 7. Salary grade 6 ranges from $74,300-$124,500. Salary grade 7 ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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