Operations Manager | Full-Time | Owensboro Convention Center

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.

TheOperations Managerreports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for managing all elements of facility operations including budgeting purchasing event changeovers equipment maintenance telecommunications security custodial audio/visual and safety.

This role pays an annual salary of $47000-$53000

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 July 3 2026.

Western Kentuckys award-winning venue the Owensboro Convention Center is a full-service facility overlooking the scenic Ohio River in revitalized downtown Owensboro Kentucky. The multi-purpose center boasts just under 102000 sq. ft. of available space including a 44000 sq. ft. exhibition hall the 8900 sq. ft. Kentucky Legend Pier outside over the scenic Ohio River and additional ballroom meeting and pre-function space.

The Sportscenter one of Owensboros most historic buildings opened in 1949. It is a multi-purpose 5000-seat arena that hosts concerts sporting events graduations trade shows meetings and receptions.

The Bluegrass Fieldhouse is an 88000 square foot indoor sports and events facility with the flexibility to host local regional and national events across numerous sports.

• Manage overall daily operations of the facilities.
• Plan direct coordinate and review the work plan for all event changeovers.
• Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems assign work activities projects and programs.
• Monitor work flows review and evaluate work products methods and procedures.
• Select train motivate and evaluate staff.
• Provide or coordinate staff training work with employees to correct deficiencies implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Manage labor hours for staff and temporary workers.
• Report labor allocations to Finance Department.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Operations budget; Monitor and approve expenditures.
• Forecast of additional funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies.
• Implement adjustments as necessary.
• Manage and upkeep the facilities custodial function.
• Ensure staff is working safely efficiently and are aware of proper safety guidelines.
• Order supplies materials and tools as needed.
• Develop and maintain an accurate record keeping system; including equipment maintenance and inventory logs.

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in an operations position in arena convention center or public assembly facility with knowledge of set up/housekeeping and event coordination including progressive supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelors degree from accredited college/university in a related field (Facility Management Engineering Sports Management etc.) preferred.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills required; including excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings evenings weekends holidays and extended number of consecutive days.

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.