Event Manager | Full-Time | PPG Paints Arena

Oak View Group•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Excellent organizational, planning and interpersonal skills
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
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

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of related work experience preferred

Responsibilities

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