Assistant Civic Center Operations Lead

City of Amarillo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking an Assistant Civic Center Manager to help direct the Civic Center Complex operations, including event management, building maintenance, safety, and emergency planning. The role supports the Civic Center Manager and oversees daily administrative tasks, budgeting, and staff supervision.

Candidates should have an associate degree in business or related field with substantial management experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree in Business or related field with 7–10 years of management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; CVE certification preferred.
• Experience with venue management and event production is essential.
• Strong accounting, budgeting and cash handling knowledge.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers assistance to clients and event staff.
• Oversees administration of building funds and projects.
• Supervises the use of the Amarillo Civic Center Complex.
• Accepts, receives and collects payments and oversees cash handling procedures.
• Manages financial services including budget preparation, allocation and settlements of events with the Civic Center Manager.
• Develops long range plans for the department and works with promoters on upcoming events.
• Prepares, processes and/or authorizes purchase orders for up to $50,000 without supervisory approval.
• Oversees inventory and property management for the department.
• Directs work of permanent and part-time staff.
• Oversees, trains and supervises safety, emergency procedures, and crowd control.
• Collects and maintains statistical information regarding use of the Civic Center.
• Hires, evaluates, and participates in disciplining employees as needed.
• Oversees all training and training programs for employees.
• Oversees the use of temporary labor and contract personnel.
• Supervises adherence to policies, rental rates, codes, laws.
• Acts as Civic Center Manager when necessary.
• Provides quality customer service to lessees, patrons and guests.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting and financial management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Planning and staff supervision

Customer service and communication

Event production and staging knowledge

Budgeting and cost control

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business or related field

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

CVE certification preferred

Tools

ProVenue – ticketing

Ungerboeck – booking

JD Edwards – accounting

Works – financial

Power Plan – budget

Job description

The City of Amarillo is seeking an Assistant Civic Center Manager to help direct the Civic Center Complex operations, including event management, building maintenance, safety, and emergency planning. The role supports the Civic Center Manager and oversees daily administrative tasks, budgeting, and staff supervision.

Candidates should have an associate degree in business or related field with substantial management experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.