Sr. Events & Operations Manager| Sioux City Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

 

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:  

• We treat each other fairly and with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

 

Overview

The Senior Events & Operations Manager will oversee every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages including setups/changeovers through the end of the event. Will hire, train, schedule and supervise all event and operations staff, as well as oversee building maintenance, operations, security and parking issues.

This position will interact with local public safety officials to ensure events run smoothly; coordinate communication between event related staff and delegate assignments; be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction. 

This role will pay a salary of $70,000 to $75,000

 

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

 

Job Expires: 5/6/24

Responsibilities

Events

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating the logistics of events throughout the Sioux City Convention Center.
• Advances and communicates all event information to appropriate departments and staff.
• Develop and control event budgets including preparing pre-event financial estimates and completing post-event financial settlements based on contractual requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate event information is delivered to the Finance Department for settlement/invoicing purposes.
• Assist internal and external clients with event logistics and suggest the most effective ways to use the facility for specific types of functions.
• Ensure that all event insurance certificates, licenses and permits required for production are obtained promptly, including pyrotechnics and traffic control.
• Troubleshoot during event preparation and during event to ensure that all event setups are correct including making decisions about policy, procedures, billing and staffing.
• Responsible for the Events Department role in the execution of event contracts and rental agreements.
• Prepares events reports noting attendance, times, significant problems, etc.
• Ensure collection of all payable by due dates.
• Finalizes lessee requirements including table arrangements and number and nature of support personnel (ushers, security guards, caterers & decorators).
• Must work on-site for assigned events, maintain excellent attendance, and contribute to a safe & healthy work environment.
• Develop long range plans for future events and maintain departmental equipment.
• Maintain communication with events and operations team to ensure a flawless event.

       Operations

• Responsible for managing event set ups and changeover.
• Oversee the operations and housekeeping services for the facilities. 
• Oversees operations and events part time staff: hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, disciplinary actions and scheduling.
• Lead the operational procedures, processes, and responsibilities as it relates to the facility. 
• Responsible for OSHA compliance and knowledge of changes in Federal, State and Local law.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Operations budget; forecast for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Oversee all production, setup, event staff, event-related contract services.
• Create work schedules for operations, event and security staff, delegate assignments and review performance and results.
• Order supplies, materials and janitorial supplies to maintain the facilities within budget guidelines; receive, store and maintain all supplies and materials.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets and required recor