Civic Center Operations & Partnerships Executive

Gfoat; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a senior-level manager to lead the Civic Center Complex, overseeing staffing, finances, operations, and capital projects. The role requires strong relationships with city officials, lessees, and event promoters, plus expertise in contract negotiations and event revenue streams.

The position demands a Bachelor’s in business administration, 7–10 years of venue management, and a Texas Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Seven to ten years of venue management experience.
• Certifications such as IAVM CFE preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Manages capital projects related to the Civic Center Complex.
• Represents the complex in professional associations.
• Researches and implement best practices in all phases of the operation of the Civic Center.
• Assists with grant administration.
• Guides and manages the overall use and direction of the Civic Center Complex.
• Maintains professional relationships with City staff, elected officials and the Convention Visitors Council.
• Negotiates rental agreements and long term contracts with lessees and primary use tenants.
• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with stakeholders.
• Markets the complex locally, regionally and nationally.
• Solicits events for the complex through negotiated rental deals, promotional efforts and building/sustaining relationships with agents and promoters.
• Coordinates and administers assistance to clients and event staff.
• Oversees the administration of building funds and projects.
• Supervises use of Civic Center Complex.
• Accepts, receives and collects payments and oversees all cash handling procedures for the department.
• Manages all financial services including budget preparation, allocation and settlements of events.
• Develops long range plans for the department and works with promoters on potential upcoming events.
• 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.
• Provides quality customer service to lessees, patrons and guests.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Microsoft Office

Delegation & supervision

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Data entry & budgeting systems

Event staging knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ProVenue

Momentus

Workday

Euna

MS Office

Job description

Gfoat is seeking a senior-level manager to lead the Civic Center Complex, overseeing staffing, finances, operations, and capital projects. The role requires strong relationships with city officials, lessees, and event promoters, plus expertise in contract negotiations and event revenue streams.

The position demands a Bachelor’s in business administration, 7–10 years of venue management, and a Texas Driver’s License.