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Event Manager

Access Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, United States, 52001


Event Manager

Grand River Center

1 Positions

ID: 56337

Posted On 11/25/2024

Job Overview

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.

Position Summary

The Event Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; hire, train, schedule and supervise all event staff; oversee building security and interact with local public safety officials to ensure events run smoothly; coordinate communication between event staff/security and delegate assignments; be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience.

Responsibilities

Advance, plan, service, and supervise all events

Plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates

Provide leadership and guidance for event personnel

Coordinate service needs with Food and Beverage provider & make hospitality arrangements as needed

Understand and be able to articulate full food and beverage offerings to client

Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives

Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees/clients, co-workers, part-time staff, contractors, patrons/public and municipal officials

Work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends & holidays as needed

Complete all duties with a customer service focus through teamwork & dedication to Oak View Group’s principles

Assist in the preparation of building to meet the requirements of upcoming events/shows

Assist with the completion of pre-show event financial estimates

Assist with the completion of post-show event settlements

Advise lessees on services available from independent contractors for events

Recruit, train, and supervise event & security staff

Create work schedules for event & security staff, delegate assignments, and review performance/results

Function as a liaison between users of the facility and the facility staff

Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels

Coordinate communication between building staff and show staff during load in and load out

Investigate and resolve event-related complaints in a professional manner ensuring customer satisfaction

Maintain equipment (radios, metal detection wands, etc.) for all event and security staff

Make hospitality arrangements as needed

Communicate with municipal officials, including police, fire and medical services, event staff and public to ensure security of patrons and events run smoothly

Review emergency planning procedures with all event staff for each event

Create and distribute detailed data sheets prior to every event

Prepare and approve bi-weekly payroll for all event staff and security staff

Coordinate service needs with Food and Beverage provider & make hospitality arrangements as needed

Serve as Manager on Duty as scheduled

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Three to five (3-5) years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in a stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, business, or related field

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, word processing, and Internet

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers’ license

Knowledge of operational characteristics of events

Ability to identify the needs of users of the facility

Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques

Knowledge of customer service practices

Knowledge of principles of supervision, scheduling, and training employees

Demonstrated familiarity with facility use contracts

Knowledge of fire and public safety regulations

Knowledge of A/V equipment and electronic systems in public assembly facilities

Experience with budget preparation and control

Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings

Experience with AutoCAD is preferred but not required

Primary Contact

1701102686709

Ryan Bonifas

General Manager,

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

ryan.bonifas@oakviewgroup.com

Email

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Job Details

Categories

Arts and Entertainment

Government/Public Service

Music/Entertainment

Tourism

Location

Dubuque, IA

Shift

First Shift

Second Shift

Flexible

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

Education

High School/GED

Experience

1-2 Years

Company ID

31287

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20241125

End Date

20241126

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Grand River Center is a beautiful convention center located on the banks of the Mississippi River and located in Dubuque, IA.