Assistant Production Manager | Full-Time | Cross Insurance Center

Cross Insurance Center; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the live event industry is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support audio-visual needs at the Cross Insurance Center. This role involves coordinating show production logistics, managing contracts, and maintaining production equipment. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and event coordination experience. The position provides competitive hourly pay and benefits for full-time roles.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in event coordination or venue operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating show production and venue logistics.
• Manage hiring and scheduling of House A/V techs.
• Oversee maintenance and quality checks on production equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Windows applications

AutoCad

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Assistant Production Manager will assist the Production Manager with any Audio Visual needs for the Cross Insurance Center.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00-$25.00.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until September 5, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating between show production and venue.
• Advancing and obtaining preshow technical information, including production needs, rider requirements and staging.
• Assist in communication with local contractors (vendors), tours and clients renting the arena for all show requirements, including stagehands, casual labor and rental equipment, with an emphasis on quality, reliability, compliance and cost.
• Assist with day of show management of concert, private and venue presented events from load in to load out, with an emphasis on customer (artist/client) service, adherence to time schedules, restrictions and cost containment.
• Assist in obtaining preshow estimates as well as final invoices for show settlement and review for accuracy.
• Venue technical representative for scheduled shows and point person for events using House A/V.
• Assist in coordinating and managing approved subcontractors and third-party vendors to ensure safe, compliant, efficient and successful events.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling and supervising team of House A/V techs.
• Regular maintenance and quality checks on all House A/V and Production equipment; repair and/or obtain quotes for replacement as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Combination 1-3 plus years of experience as promoter rep, or event coordinator; general knowledge of venue operations preferred.
• Possess strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills with attention to detail/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a self-motivated individual who possesses a “roll up the sleeves attitude” and a “hands-on” style, as well as the aptitude to thrive in a fast-paced, results- oriented environment.
• Flexible schedule (days/nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays).
• Implementation and execution of all venue policies, procedures and programs.
• Must work well under pressure/Even tempered.
• Ability to make clear concise decisions; sometimes with limited information.
• Computer proficiency in Windows applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCad).
• Must have excellent references.

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 ourpeople, improves ourservice, and raises ourexcellence. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.