Event Manager | Full-Time | PPG Paints Arena

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

The Event Manager provides professional services to the building team and promoter representatives to ensure all requirements are met for sporting events family shows concerts concert VIPs and private events in various spaces throughout the Arena.

This role will pay a wage of $45000 to $50000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits For FT 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 July 17 2026.

As a leading entertainment venuePPG Paints Arenais the regional epicenter for athletic events concerts and family shows in Western Pennsylvania and home to the NHLs Pittsburgh Penguins.

• Oversee and supervise Operations Department event staff in set-up and execution of event related activities to develop and promote best practices in elevating service excellence.
• Coordinate with event and promoter representatives to ensure all requirements are met for private events and events as assigned in the Arena spaces
• Monitor and supervise the facility on day of events to ensure operational policies and procedures are being followed
• Develop concepts rules policies and procedures for private events to adhere to budgetary constraints. Estimate and track costs on a show/event basis
• Support arena operations by participating in appropriate planning organization event and building meetings
• Maintain positive relationship with event-related accounts including food and beverage building trades convention services city services building security etc.
• Develop CAD drawings for private events
• Excellent organizational planning and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent problem solving as well as oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn equipment needed for the role: CAD AV equipment scheduling software etc.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed will include office hours weekends evenings and holidays
• Professional presentation appearance and work ethic

• BA/BS degree in Sports Management or related field and/or related work experience
• 3-5 years of related work experience preferred
• Able to move around the facility for long periods of time
• Able to assist in moving tables chairs tensa barrier bike rack etc.
• Must be able to use a two-way radio and telephone
• This position will be exposed to high noise levels
• This position is not substantially exposed to adverse conditions.

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.