Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $55,000.00 - $70,000.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader specializing in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services. Established in 2015, OVG operates a comprehensive platform that spans venue development and offers end-to-end management capabilities including venue operations, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. The company’s portfolio comprises seven world-class owned venues and a prestigious client roster that includes iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents. OVG’s innovative approach and extensive industry expertise make it a dominant force in the live event and entertainment sector worldwide.
The Greensboro Complex is one of the chief facilities managed by OVG, serving as a versatile, multi-building event center in Greensboro, North Carolina. This complex supports a wide variety of community and regional events such as athletic competitions, cultural arts showcases, concerts, theater performances, educational activities, fairs, exhibits, conventions, convocations, trade shows, and consumer shows. The complex's largest venue is the 22,000-seat First Horizon Coliseum, renowned for its rich history of hosting major ACC and NCAA basketball championships and concerts featuring legendary performers such as Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Elvis Presley, along with contemporary stars like Drake, Bad Bunny, and Taylor Swift. The Greensboro Complex also includes multiple exhibition halls, a mini-arena, meeting rooms, amphitheaters, aquatic centers, and theaters, making it one of the most actively booked event facilities in the United States with over 1,100 events annually.
The Event Manager position at Oak View Group is essential in delivering flawless event execution at the Greensboro Complex and the Steven Tanger Center. This full-time role offers a competitive yearly salary ranging from $55,000 to $70,000. The Event Manager collaborates with various stakeholders including promoters, in-house teams, and third-party vendors to coordinate events from initial planning stages through move-out. Responsibilities encompass overseeing venue operations including outside contractors and staff, managing logistical details like equipment deployment, safety measures, staffing adjustments, and financial tracking of event expenses. The role requires a highly organized and skilled professional capable of adapting to dynamic situations while maintaining an excellent public image and strong working relationships.
The position demands a proactive leader who ensures operational, financial, and safety protocols are upheld during events that can yield gross revenues exceeding $1 million. The manager serves as the primary on-site contact for event promoters and manages all facets of event coordination including detailed operational plans, staffing needs, risk management related to security or weather conditions, and coordination with catering and security teams. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are necessary to respond effectively to unforeseen challenges and ensure client satisfaction.
Oak View Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing the innovation and excellence that stem from diverse perspectives. The company strictly adheres to equal employment opportunity guidelines and actively supports amplification of voices from all different backgrounds. Benefits for full-time employees include health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, and paid time off including vacation days, sick days, and eleven holidays annually. This opportunity is open until July 24, 2026, offering a dynamic environment for professionals passionate about live events and venue management.
The Greensboro Complex is one of the chief facilities managed by OVG, serving as a versatile, multi-building event center in Greensboro, North Carolina. This complex supports a wide variety of community and regional events such as athletic competitions, cultural arts showcases, concerts, theater performances, educational activities, fairs, exhibits, conventions, convocations, trade shows, and consumer shows. The complex's largest venue is the 22,000-seat First Horizon Coliseum, renowned for its rich history of hosting major ACC and NCAA basketball championships and concerts featuring legendary performers such as Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Elvis Presley, along with contemporary stars like Drake, Bad Bunny, and Taylor Swift. The Greensboro Complex also includes multiple exhibition halls, a mini-arena, meeting rooms, amphitheaters, aquatic centers, and theaters, making it one of the most actively booked event facilities in the United States with over 1,100 events annually.
The Event Manager position at Oak View Group is essential in delivering flawless event execution at the Greensboro Complex and the Steven Tanger Center. This full-time role offers a competitive yearly salary ranging from $55,000 to $70,000. The Event Manager collaborates with various stakeholders including promoters, in-house teams, and third-party vendors to coordinate events from initial planning stages through move-out. Responsibilities encompass overseeing venue operations including outside contractors and staff, managing logistical details like equipment deployment, safety measures, staffing adjustments, and financial tracking of event expenses. The role requires a highly organized and skilled professional capable of adapting to dynamic situations while maintaining an excellent public image and strong working relationships.
The position demands a proactive leader who ensures operational, financial, and safety protocols are upheld during events that can yield gross revenues exceeding $1 million. The manager serves as the primary on-site contact for event promoters and manages all facets of event coordination including detailed operational plans, staffing needs, risk management related to security or weather conditions, and coordination with catering and security teams. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are necessary to respond effectively to unforeseen challenges and ensure client satisfaction.
Oak View Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing the innovation and excellence that stem from diverse perspectives. The company strictly adheres to equal employment opportunity guidelines and actively supports amplification of voices from all different backgrounds. Benefits for full-time employees include health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, and paid time off including vacation days, sick days, and eleven holidays annually. This opportunity is open until July 24, 2026, offering a dynamic environment for professionals passionate about live events and venue management.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- 3-5 years of event management experience
- knowledge of the functionality of sports and entertainment venues
- basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite
- knowledge of event management procedures
- ability to establish and maintain working relationships with divisions within the facility, contracted vendors and services, and clientele, including high-profile touring promotion agencies
- excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- ability to maintain an excellent public image for the facility
- maintains knowledge of current concert tours, conventions, and trade shows, including concert production trends
- flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- 3-5 years of event management experience
- knowledge of sports and entertainment venue functionality
- basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite
- knowledge of event management procedures
- ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal divisions, external vendors, and clientele including high-profile promotional agencies
- excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- ability to maintain an excellent public image for the facility
- knowledge of current concert tours, conventions, trade shows, and concert production trends
- flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Duties
- Serve as primary on-site contact with the promoter for events ranging in gross revenue to potentially in excess of $1M
- Act as primary on-site contact for the planning of the event, move-in, actual event, and move-out
- Frequently adapt to all internal and external resources to changing scenarios
- Supervise facility operations including outside contractors and employees during events
- Determine staffing requirements and react to changes brought by security concerns, attendance fluctuations, weather, and cancellations or late arrivals
- Make sound financial and operational decisions quickly regarding event changes
- Develop detailed operational and financial plans and distribute to personnel for event implementation
- Oversee division staffing throughout the event and coordinate with resources to meet needs
- Coordinate with security and food vendors to ensure patron satisfaction
- Assist tenants in arranging supportive services and resolving problems
- Monitor assigned event requirements as they interface with other complex activities
- Prepare and correlate lessee expense information to support finance department
- Maintain compliance with policies by reporting irregularities
- Perform all assigned and related duties.
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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