Operations Manager | Full-Time | Liacouras Center

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.

Utilizing independent judgment the Operations Manager supervises and directs the day-to-day operations of The Liacouras Center. This employees primary responsibilities include the facilitation of changeovers the daily oversight of all housekeeping and the operation of technical equipment

This role pays an annual salary of $55000-$60000 and is bonus eligible

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 January 2 2026.

The Liacouras Center is a 10000-seat multi-purpose venue located on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia PA. The venue is a full-service sports and entertainment arena featuring Temple University Mens and Womens Basketball along with a variety of concerts family shows meetings banquets and more! The largest indoor public assembly venue north of City Hall in Philadelphia at 340000 sq. ft. formerly known as the Apollo of Temple The Liacouras Center was renamed and dedicated to former Temple University President Peter J. Liacouras on February 13 2000.

• Oversees the operation of event set-up and tear-down of arena stages chairs basketball courts tables and chairs etc.
• Oversees post-event Housekeeping services throughout the Center.
• Assign work activities monitor workflow identify and resolve common operational issues related to changeover and housekeeping personnel
• Interacting with clients serving their needs within the confines of state and local laws and provides physical facility needs and performs custodial duties.
• Performs operation of The Liacouras Center machinery including forklifts riding scrubbers walk-behind scrubbers etc.
• Review and coordinate the changeover work plan with the General Manager and AGM/Director of Events to ensure the success of each individual event.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in facility operations management.
• Bachelors/Technical degree from an accredited college/university/school preferred.
• Forklift certification is preferred but not required
• Must show demonstrated knowledge and experience in work crew supervision in facility operations.
• Ability to work event nights weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to follow written instruction interpret AutoCAD drawings and execute plans.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Candidates must be able to follow orders explicitly be capable of working as part of a team and be able to work well with other individuals.
• Candidates should be able to work alone if required and be able to complete tasks up to and including final clean up and putting tools and supplies back to their assigned storage areas.

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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. 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.

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.