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Oak View Group

Event Manager | Full-Time | Tyson Events Center

Oak View Group, Sioux City, Iowa, United States, 51110

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Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary The

Event Manager

will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; hire, train, schedule and supervise all event staff; oversee building security and interact with local public safety officials to ensure events run smoothly; coordinate communication between event staff/security and delegate assignments; be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience.

This role will pay an annual salary of $45,000-$55,000.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until October 3, 2025.

About the Venue The

Tyson Events Center

is a 190,000 square foot multi-purpose facility, located in downtown Sioux City, Iowa. It was built, starting in 2002 and opened on December 17, 2003. The venue features a horseshoe-shaped seating bowl with an end court upper balcony and 28 luxury suites. The Tyson Events Center is proud to be the home to the Sioux City Musketeers hockey team and Sioux City Bandits arena football team.

The Tyson Events Center hosts over 140 different events each year, including concerts, sporting events, family shows, trade shows, competitions, religious services, rodeo competitions, commencement ceremonies, lectures, and political rallies among other corporate and community events. The arena is host to the NAIA Women's Division Basketball National Championship and NAIA Volleyball Championship.

The Tyson Events Center is owned by the City Of Sioux City and managed by Oak View Group, the expert in hosting and entertainment, partnering with over 300 clients at 400 global properties to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year.

Responsibilities

Advance, plan, service, and supervise all events

Plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates

Provide leadership and guidance for event personnel

Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives

Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees/clients, co-workers, part-time staff, contractors, patrons/public and municipal officials

Work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends & holidays as needed

Complete all duties with a customer service focus through teamwork & dedication to Oak View Group’s principles

Assist in the preparation of building to meet the requirements of upcoming events/shows

Assist with the completion of pre-show event financial estimates

Assist with the completion of post-show event settlements

Advise lessees on services available from independent contractors for events

Recruit, train, and supervise event & security staff

Create work schedules for event & security staff, delegate assignments, and review performance/results

Function as a liaison between users of the facility and the facility staff

Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels

Coordinate communication between building staff and show staff during load in and load out

Investigate and resolve event-related complaints in a professional manner ensuring customer satisfaction

Maintain equipment (radios, metal detection wands, etc.) for all event and security staff

Make hospitality arrangements as needed

Communicate with municipal officials, including police, fire and medical services, event staff and public to ensure security of patrons and events run smoothly

Review emergency planning procedures with all event staff for each event

Create and distribute detailed data sheets prior to every event

Prepare and approve bi-weekly payroll for all event staff and security staff

Coordinate service needs with Food and Beverage provider & make hospitality arrangements as needed

Serve as Manager on Duty as scheduled

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

3+ years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in a theatre, stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, business, or related field preferred

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, word processing, and Internet

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers’ license

Knowledge of operational characteristics of events

Ability to identify the needs of users of the facility

Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques

Knowledge of customer service practices

Knowledge of principles of supervision, scheduling, and training employees

Demonstrated familiarity with facility use contracts

Knowledge of fire and public safety regulations

Knowledge of A/V equipment and electronic systems in public assembly facilities

Experience with budget preparation and control

Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings

Experience with AutoCAD is preferred but not required

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our

people , improves our

service , and raises our

excellence . Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.