Event Manager Budweiser Gardens - London, Canada - Oak View Group

Oak View Group
Oak View Group
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London, Canada

1 month ago

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Oak View Group:


Oak View Group (OVG) is the world's leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual.

As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the
_way_ we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace.

Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:

  • We treat each other fairly and with respect.
  • We act with integrity.
  • We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • We give back to our global community.

Overview:
The

Event Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; ensure events run smoothly; coordinate communication between event staff/security/contractors and delegate assignments; be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience.

This role will pay a salary of $45,000 to $55,000.

For FT roles:

Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).


Responsibilities:


  • Advance each show / event with appropriate show / promoter representative in a timely fashion
  • Communicates all event information to the appropriate Departments and staff
  • Gathers accurate event seating information with the Box Office Manager and Operations Manager, and ensures that event setups are accurate
  • Communicates in a timely manner with each Department Head regarding specific needs and information for each event
  • Prepares and distributes Event Data Sheet to all staff and Departments in a timely manner
  • Prepares post event report for all events coordinated
  • Preparation of and submission of expenses for event settlement. Attend settlement if required
  • Communicates with Local 105 IATSE BA for the setup requirements and required stagehands.
  • Prepare event estimates as assigned by General Manager or designate
  • Executes other Operational duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • One to three (13) years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in a stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting
  • Post-Secondary education from an accredited college/university with major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, business, or related field
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of operational characteristics of events
  • Ability to identify the needs of users of the facility
  • Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques
  • Knowledge of fire and public safety regulations
  • Experience with budget preparation and control
  • Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings
  • Experience with AutoCAD is preferred but not required
Strengthened by our Differences.


United to Make a Difference:


At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it.

We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.


EEO:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity.

We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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