Senior Operations Manager Enmarket Arena

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Job description

Oak View Group:
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.

Overview:
The Senior Operations Manager will manage every aspect of events and operations in the facility from the setup of event through the end of the event; position will work with third parties to recruit, train, motivate, and evaluate all operations and housekeeping staff; coordinate communication between event department and delegate assignments; be responsible for and ensure overall upkeep of facility.

This role pays a yearly salary of $60,000 to $70,000.

Benefits 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 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until December 31, 2024

Responsibilities:
Assume management responsibility for all services and activities involved in the operations department at Enmarket Arena and Johnny Mercer Theatre

Operate Zamboni ice resurfacer, board edger and forklift, oversees ice maintenance including maintaining depth and quality

Ice sheet installation and removal, including; paint, logos / decals, flooding, leveling

Perform and oversee day-to-day building operations, maintenance and special projects

Oversee Operations managers, Operations coordinator, and third party operations staff

Assist event department with rider specifications, ensuring all setups are completed and set to specifications in data sheets.

Oversee and monitor changeovers, operations and housekeeping crews, provide team support as required

Maintains and oversees departmental equipment; notify VP of Events and Operations as additional equipment is needed or services are required

Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients to provide a positive employee atmosphere.

Works closely with VP of Events and Operations to ensure proper budget

Oversees all purchases of housekeeping supplies and safety equipment for third party vendors

Present operations department reviews in weekly staff meeting

Deliver timely and accurate information to operations staff for proper setup and breakdown of facility

Troubleshoot equipment issues, including ride on and walk behind floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners and lawn equipment.

Oversee all production equipment, including maintenance and repair as necessary

Ensure preventative maintenance of retractable seating, permanent seating and temporary seating

Facilitate event load ins and load outs that are typically early in the mornings and/or late into the evenings

Communicate in a timely fashion to the VP of Events and Operations

Receives and responds to requests from tenant or refers them to the VP of Events and Operations

Works with third party vendors and operations managers to upkeep star dressing rooms, locker rooms and painting of interior spaces in facility

Schedules third party employees and ensures proper staffing for changeovers and event days

Interacts with other facility staff in a courteous, cooperative, and professional manner

Nonessential Functions: Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:
Bachelor's/Technical degree from an accredited college/university/school

Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in facility events and operations management

Related experience and/or training in the public assembly industry in a supervisory or management position

Must be able to work flexible schedule including, early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended number of consecutive days.

Knowledge of budget preparation and control.

Proficient knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software

Knowledge in a hockey facility preferred, including Zamboni and ice edger

Knowledge of operational characteristics of events, including crowd management and control techniques; fire and public safety regulations, food service practices

Production experience involving concert set up, basketball, hockey, special events 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 with strong attention to detail and organization

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Occasional travel may be required

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.

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