Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $74,300.00 - $133,300.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee ownership program
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC is an employee-owned entertainment management company situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Cedar Rapids is a vibrant Midwestern city known for being a regional hub of major entertainment since the 1970s. VenuWorks expertly manages four prominent entertainment venues on behalf of the City of Cedar Rapids including the Alliant Energy PowerHouse Arena, the historic Paramount Theatre, the intimate outdoor McGrath Amphitheatre, and the ImOn Ice rink, which features two ice sheets. In addition to venue management, VenuWorks also operates the Cedar Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), locally known as the Cedar Rapids Tourism Office. This... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
- At least eight years experience in similar facility management
- Ability to work varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and foster a positive work environment
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure
- Capacity to maintain calm and decisive leadership in a fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in an applicable discipline
- At least eight years experience managing a similar facility or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Advanced knowledge of management and staff leadership principles
- Proven expertise in public assembly facility management including fiscal control, policy development, marketing, and event management
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Certified Facility Executive (CFE), Certified Meeting Planner (CMP), or similar professional designations preferred
Job Duties
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with contract administrators, city departments, facility clients, community stakeholders, event industry decision makers, labor unions, and civic organizations
- Provide cohesive and positive leadership and direction to all departments and VenuWorks staff
- Aggressively promote the use of the facilities with agents, promoters, and community to maximize annual events
- Negotiate lease agreements with meeting planners, third-party organizations, event organizers, and promoters
- Serve as fiscal oversight officer for all business units including budget development, financial controls, and personnel management
- Oversee operations ensuring safe, clean, and well-maintained properties including financial management, sales and marketing, operations, programming, and community relations
- Provide administration of the Cedar Rapids Tourism Office with focus on recruiting conventions and sporting tournaments through marketing campaigns and travel initiatives
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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