Event Manager | Full-Time | Sioux City Convention 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.

The Event Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; occasionally train schedule and supervise all event related staff as well as oversee building security and parking issues and 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 pays an annual salary of $45000-$55000

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 December 31 2025.

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown theSioux City Convention Centeris a premier facility for events of any kind. Our dedicated team of industry professionals can customize the space food and beverage offerings and more to fit your specific event needs. With over 56000 square feet of beautifully updated venue space we can accommodate a wide range of meetings conferences fundraisers conventions and more. The adjoining hotel and nearby restaurants parking and local attractions make the Sioux City Convention Center the perfect choice for your event.

• Responsible for planning coordinating andfacilitatingthelogisticsof events throughout theSioux City Convention Center.
• Develop and control event budgets including preparing pre-event financial estimates and completing post-eventfinancial settlements based on contractual requirements.
• Ensuretimelyandaccurateevent information is delivered to the Finance Department for settlement/invoicing purposes.
• Assistinternal and external clients with eventlogisticsand suggest the most effective ways to use the facility for specific types of functions.
• Exercises discretion andutilizesindependent decision-making during events that will bestrepresentOVG360and serve the client.
• Ensure that all event insurance certificates licenses and permitsrequiredfor production are obtained promptly including pyrotechnics and traffic control.
• Advance and communicates all event information toappropriate departmentsand staff.
• Troubleshoot during event preparation and during event to ensure that all event setups are correct including making decisions about policy proceduresbillingand staffing.
• Oversee all production setup event staff event-related contract services.
• Maintain communication with events team to ensure a flawless event.
• Create work schedules for event and security staff delegate assignments and review performance and results.
• Responsible for the Events Department role in the execution of event contracts and rentalagreements
• Act as facility manager on duty asrequired.
• Communicates ina timelyfashion any/all problems and proposed solutions to the AGM and/or Director of Events.
• Receives and responds to complaints from tenants and the public or refers them to the Director ofEvents.
• 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).
• Coordinates effectively with other departments including OperationsFood & Beverage Engineeringetc.
• Maintain superior interpersonal relations with clients employees management contractors and temporary employees.
• Must work on-site for assigned eventsmaintainexcellent attendance and contribute to a safe & healthy work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in facility management marketing business administration or related field
• 3-5 years of increasingly responsible event management experience in a stadium arena convention center or public assembly facility setting highly preferred
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs in a Windows format; experience with AutoCAD preferred
• Knowledge ofoperationalcharacteristics of events including crowd management and control techniques; fire and public safety regulations food service practices A/V equipment and relevant federal state and local regulations
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language both orally and in writing
• Production experience involving concert set up audio video lighting and rigging preferred
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to function and make management decisions in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including long shifts early mornings eveningsweekendsand holidays asrequired

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.