Oak View Group

Event Manager | Full Time | Rhode Island Convention Center

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $56,000.00 - $60,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay

Job Description

Oak View Group is a leading global company in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services catering specifically to the live event industry. Renowned for delivering an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree solution, Oak View Group manages a remarkable collection of world-class venues including arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and various cultural institutions. This established organization collaborates with some of the most influential and highly attended venues and events around the world, offering expertise from venue construction to premium event services that enhance the live entertainment experience on a substantial global scale.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3-5 years of related experience
  • Proven knowledge of venue and event management
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage high-profile events
  • Capability to handle financial and operational decisions rapidly
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing event needs

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3-5 years of related event management experience
  • Knowledge of venue functionality
  • Knowledge of event management procedures
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal divisions, contracted vendors, and clientele
  • Strong public relations skills to maintain excellent facility image
  • Familiarity with current concert tours, conventions, and production trends

Job Duties

  • Serve as primary on-site contact with event promoters for large-scale events
  • Manage all phases of event planning including move-in, event execution, and move-out
  • Supervise facility operations, including oversight of outside contractors and facility employees
  • Determine and adjust staffing requirements based on security concerns, attendance, weather, and other variables
  • Make timely financial and operational decisions throughout event planning and execution
  • Develop and distribute detailed operational and financial plans to staff
  • Coordinate with security and food vendors to ensure optimal patron satisfaction
  • Monitor event requirements ensuring coordination with other activities in the complex
  • Prepare and communicate lessee expense information to support financial settlements

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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