Title Event Coordinator | Full-Time | University of Utah (Ken Garff University Club)

Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services. Established in 2015, OVG has developed a platform that spans venue development and offers end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. The company manages a collection of seven world-class owned venues and serves an impressive client roster that includes iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Operating across four continents, Oak View Group is recognized for its dedication to enhancing live entertainment experiences by providing exceptional event management solutions worldwide. The position of Event Coordinator is an essential role within the Oak View Group's team at the Ken Garff University Club located in Rice Eccles Stadium, part of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role is full-time and hourly, with compensation ranging between $19.00 and $23.00 per hour. The Event Coordinator plays a critical role in planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of events hosted at the Ken Garff University Club. Responsibilities incorporate a broad range of event operations, beginning from initial event planning and coordination with promoters, show representatives, and sports teams, to overseeing event logistics and labor management during events. The individual in this role will also be tasked with preparing billing support, ensuring security staffing is adequate, and providing customer service to guests attending events. Effective communication with departmental heads and other staff members is paramount to ensure events run smoothly and efficiently. The role demands strong organizational skills as it includes maintaining detailed event documentation such as event data sheets, post-event reports, and the preparation of event settlements, including expense submissions. Being able to work flexible and occasionally demanding schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours is essential, as the events may take place outside traditional working hours. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of managing the dynamic requirements of venue events. Experience in arena, stadium, convention center, or theater event coordination is preferred, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Candidates need at least a high school diploma or GED, while a four-year college degree is preferred. Oak View Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, recognizing that diversity drives innovation and excellence. The company proudly maintains equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected class status. This position will remain open until September 18, 2026.