Civic Center Operations & Events Manager

City of Amarillo; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Amarillo seeks an Assistant Civic Center Manager to support daily operations of the Civic Center Complex, including event management, building upkeep, safety, and budget oversight. You will assist the Civic Center Manager with long-range planning, vendor relations, and cash handling responsibilities.

The role requires substantial management experience, strong communication, and proficiency with budgeting and scheduling software.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or related field.
• 7–10 years of management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CVE certification preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers assistance to clients and event staff.
• Oversees the administration of building funds and projects.
• Supervises the use of the Amarillo Civic Center Complex.
• Accepts, receives and collects payments and oversees all cash handling procedures for the department.
• Manages financial services including budget preparation, allocation and settlements of events in conjunction with the Civic Center Manager.
• Develops long range plans for the department and works with promoters on potential upcoming events.
• Prepares, processes and/or authorizes purchase orders for up to $50,000 without the need for supervisory approval.
• Oversees inventory and property management for the department.
• Oversees the creation of the departmental budget, makes recommendations related to the budget and manages the budget within 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 the use of the Civic Center Complex.
• Hires, evaluates, and participates in the disciplining of employees, as needed.
• Oversees all training and training programs for employees.
• Oversees the use of temporary labor and contract personnel.
• Supervises adherence to established policies, rental rates, City and Fire Codes, state and local laws.
• Acts as Civic Center Manager when necessary.
• Provides quality customer service to lessees, patrons and guests.

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Event management

Staff supervision

Microsoft Office

Cash handling

Communication

Project management

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in Business

Bachelor's degree preferred

CVE certification preferred

Tools

ProVenue

Ungerboeck

JD Edwards

Works

Power Plan

MS Office

Job description

City of Amarillo seeks an Assistant Civic Center Manager to support daily operations of the Civic Center Complex, including event management, building upkeep, safety, and budget oversight. You will assist the Civic Center Manager with long-range planning, vendor relations, and cash handling responsibilities.

The role requires substantial management experience, strong communication, and proficiency with budgeting and scheduling software.