Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
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Overview
The Event Manager provides professional services to promoter representatives to ensure all requirements are met for all sporting events, family shows, concerts, and private events in various spaces throughout the Arena. Oversee and supervise Operations Department event staff to develop and promote best practices in elevating service excellence.
This role will pay a wage of $40,000 to $45,000.
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
About the Venue
As a leading entertainment venue, PPG Paints Arena is the regional epicenter for athletic events, concerts, and family shows in Western Pennsylvania, and home of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with event and promoter representatives to ensure all requirements are met for all private events and events as assigned in the Arena spaces
- Monitor and supervise the facility on the 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 labor costs on a show/event basis
- Support facility operations by participating in appropriate planning, organization, and other event and facility 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 in conjunction with event production team as needed
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in Sports Management or related field and/or related work experience
- 3-5 years of related work experience preferred
- Excellent organizational, planning and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Working knowledge of the principles of facility management, services, equipment for a similar facility
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic
- CAD proficiency preferred
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, will include office hours, weekends, evenings, and some holidays
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises Operations Department in set up and execution of event related activities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include directing work as needed to facilitate successful completion of events.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical requirements include the ability to operate a keyboard and move around the facility for long periods of time; may be required to lift/push/pull up to 30 lbs. to assist in moving tables, chairs, Tensa barrier, bike rack, etc. Must be able to hear and speak to use a two-way radio and telephone; This position may be exposed to high noise levels. This position is not substantially exposed to adverse conditions.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Vaccination Statement
We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.