Event Manager | Full-Time | PPG Paints Arena

About the role

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise Operations Department event staff in set-up and execution of event related activities to develop and promote best practices in elevating service excellence.
• Cook up and execute coordination with event and promoter representatives to ensure all requirements are met for private events and events as assigned in the Arena spaces.
• Monitor and supervise the facility on day of events to ensure operational policies and procedures are being followed.
• Develop concepts, rules, policies, and procedures for private events to adhere to budgetary constraints.
• Estimate and track costs on a show/event basis.
• Support arena operations by participating in appropriate planning, organization, event and building meetings.
• Maintain positive relationship with event-related accounts, including food and beverage, building trades, convention services, city services, building security, etc.
• Develop CAD drawings for private events.
• Excellent organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.
• Able to prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent problem solving, as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn equipment needed for the role: CAD, AV equipment, scheduling software, etc.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, will include office hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Sports Management or related field and/or related work experience 3-5 years preferred.
• Able to move around the facility for long periods of time.
• Able to assist in moving tables, chairs, tensa barrier, bike rack, etc.
• Must be able to use a two-way radio and telephone.

Pay

The Event Manager pays a wage of $45,000 to $50,000 and is bonus eligible.

Schedule

This position will remain open until July 17, 2026.