Operations Manager | Full-Time | Owensboro Convention Center

Oak View Group•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

Oak View Group is hiring an Operations Manager for the Owensboro Convention Center. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role manages facility operations, including budgeting, purchasing, event changeovers, equipment maintenance, telecommunications, security, custodial services, audio/visual, and safety. The position pays an annual salary of $47,000–$53,000 and includes full-time benefits. The posting remains open until December 31, 2026.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in an operations position at an arena, convention center, or public assembly facility, including knowledge of setup/housekeeping and event coordination and progressive management responsibility.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Self-motivation and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and an extended number of consecutive days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, such as Facility Management, Engineering, or Sports Management.

Responsibilities

Manage the facilities’ daily operations.
Plan, manage, coordinate, and review work plans for event changeovers.
Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems and assign work activities, projects, and programs.
Monitor workflows and review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate staff.
Provide or coordinate staff training, address performance deficiencies, and implement discipline and termination procedures.
Manage labor hours for staff and temporary workers and report labor allocations to the Finance Department.
Participate in developing and administering the operations budget; monitor and approve expenditures.
Forecast additional funding needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies, and implement adjustments as necessary.
Manage and maintain the facilities’ custodial function.
Ensure staff work safely and efficiently and understand applicable safety guidelines.
Order supplies, materials, and tools as needed.
Develop and maintain accurate records, including equipment maintenance and inventory logs.