Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $135,000.00 - $142,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Legends Global is a world-leading company specializing in the management and delivery of premium services for live events, venues, and brands worldwide. Renowned for its comprehensive and fully integrated approach, Legends Global operates a network of over 450 venues across the globe, orchestrating approximately 20,000 events each year and delighting 165 million guests. The company prides itself on its expertise spanning feasibility studies, consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content and booking of exceptional live events and venues. This multifaceted approach enables Legends Global to maintain its status as the premier partner to the world’s most... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years experience managing events in a theater, arena, or similar live-event venue
- At least 5 years in a senior director or executive-level leadership role
- Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams
- Strong working knowledge of technical theater, audio, lighting, and production systems
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to solve practical problems and handle unique client or staffing issues
- Must be able to pass background check
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and safety regulations
- Physical ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to see and read from lists, diagrams, and colored schematics
Job Qualifications
- Demonstrated progression of leadership and responsibility in live events or venue operations
- Minimum of 7 years' experience managing events in a theater, arena, or similar live-event venue
- At least 5 years in a senior director or executive-level leadership role
- Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage complex, high-profile events
- Strong working knowledge of technical theater, audio, lighting, and production systems
- Strong leadership skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Event Management, Theater Management, Business Management or related field
- Master’s degree preferred in a relevant field
Job Duties
- Lead the planning and execution of all events ensuring alignment with organizational goals and partner requirements
- Oversee all aspects of Event Services Department staff including managers, coordinators, stagehands, and production technicians
- Delegate event coordination responsibilities and communicate assignments to Toyota Arena and ONT Field staff
- Prepare pre-contract labor and equipment estimates and relevant documentation
- Manage production equipment scheduling, usage, and maintenance
- Develop and train staff on proper transportation and use of production equipment
- Maintain venue technical specifications and production riders
- Create and adjust third-party labor schedules
- Develop hiring procedures and training for stagehand and technical production staff
- Manage and produce in-house and venue-initiated events
- Coordinate event requirements with promoters and internal teams throughout event lifecycle
- Ensure sponsors' contractual amenities are met
- Lead weekly production meetings to review past and upcoming events
- Coordinate external contract equipment and labor delivery and setup
- Serve as facility representative during events and enforce policies
- Supervise back of house operations including stagehands, security, and changeover crew
- Manage guest services staffing to balance customer service, safety, and security
- Manage event budgets and complete settlement documents
- Communicate event requirements to marketing for scoreboard and video equipment
- Prepare event floor plans ensuring compliance with fire, safety, and building codes
- Collect and prepare settlements including labor and equipment costs
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, labor laws, and venue policies
- Coordinate across departments such as operations, security, guest services, IT, food and beverage, sales, marketing, box office, and facilities
- Lead event risk assessments and operational readiness reviews
- Coordinate emergency response planning with security, city agencies, and first responders
- Partner with facilities and IT on lifecycle planning and technology deployment
- Analyze post-event data to drive operational improvements
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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