Event Manager| Full-Time | Tsongas Center (UMass - Lowell)

Oak View Group•Lowell, MA

13d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 . Overview From UMass Lowell baseball and Futures League games to youth tournaments, high school competitions, corporate outings, and special events, LeLacheur Park serves as a dynamic venue for a wide range of athletic and community programming. The Event Manager plays a critical role in the successful execution of these events, overseeing event bookings, managing operational logistics, and coordinating with internal and external partners. This position is responsible for delivering seamless, high-quality experiences for teams, clients, and guests, while ensuring that all events are executed efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with venue standards. This role pays an annual salary of $50,000-$55,000

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Hospitality, Sports Management, or related field preferred.
3-5+ years of experience in event sales or venue booking preferred; 3+ years in event management or facility operations preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and client service skills.
Ability to make quick decisions and lead events calmly under pressure.
Proficient with Microsoft 365.
Valid driver’s license; ability to travel locally as needed.
This is a hands-on, in-person role — hybrid or remote work is not available.
Must be available to meet with clients for walkthroughs, planning sessions, and site visits, which may occur outside of standard business hours.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays during events and the baseball season.
Expect extended hours during event setup, execution, and teardown, as well as support for baseball games and community events throughout the year.
Typical off-season schedule is Monday–Friday, with flexible adjustments based on event bookings.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Book non-tenant events including rentals, tournaments, and community gatherings.
Assist with larger events that may be booked by Asstant Director of Stadium Ops or GM.
Manage the full event life cycle and planning to on-site execution, settlement, invoicing, and follow-up.
Build relationships with the tenant, clients, vendors, and community partners to grow repeat and referral business.
Coordinate event logistics: permits, vendors, catering, staffing, AV, setup/teardown, and cleanup for both tenant and non-tenant team events.
Maintain the stadium event calendar, ensuring smooth coordination with operations, maintenance, and the tenant team.
Prepare event data sheets and post-event reports, including budgets and client feedback.
Support stadium operations during game days and large events as needed.
Assist with Tsongas Center during the winter season.