Event Manager

Oak View Group•Sioux City, IA

35d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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, evenings, weekends and holidays as required

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