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Event Manager | Full-Time | Sioux City Convention Center

US-IA-Sioux City

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$45K/yr - $55K/yr

3+ years exp

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. The Event Manager will manage all aspects of assigned events, ensuring successful execution and customer satisfaction while overseeing event staff and logistics.

EventsMedia and EntertainmentMusic

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating the logistics of events throughout the Sioux City Convention Center

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

Exercises discretion and utilizes independent decision-making during events that will best represent OVG360 and serve the client

Ensure that all event insurance certificates, licenses and permits required for production are obtained promptly, including pyrotechnics and traffic control

Advance and communicates all event information to appropriate departments and staff

Troubleshoot during event preparation and during event to ensure that all event setups are correct including making decisions about policy, procedures, billing and 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 rental agreements

Act as facility manager on duty as required

Communicates in a timely fashion 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 of Events

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 Operations, Food & Beverage, Engineering, etc

Maintain superior interpersonal relations with clients, employees, management, contractors, and temporary employees

Must work on-site for assigned events, maintain excellent attendance, and contribute to a safe & healthy work environment

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Event management experienceBudget managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyAutoCAD experienceProduction experienceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's 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 of operational characteristics 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

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, evenings, weekends and holidays as required

Preferred

3-5 years of increasingly responsible event management experience in a stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting highly preferred

Experience with AutoCAD preferred

Production experience involving concert set up, audio, video, lighting, and rigging preferred