Event & Facilities Lead — Outdoor Venues & Operations

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa seeks an experienced facilities operations lead to oversee UNI-Dome, McLeod Center, and outdoor venues. You will manage events, supervise visiting crews, and coordinate maintenance, custodial, concessions setup, and security during events.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 1+ year in event/facility management, availability for evenings/weekends, and adherence to conference regulations and UNI policies. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with at least one year of event/facility management experience in multi-purpose/outdoor facility.
• Frequent evening and weekend work; student experience may be considered.
• Compliance with NCAA, MVC, MVFC, Big XII rules and UNI policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees event management and operations for UNI-Dome, McLeod Center and outdoor facilities.
• Leads operations for assigned athletic facilities and supervises visiting crews during events.
• Provides oversight of support services, maintenance, custodial, concessions setup/teardown and security.
• Oversees preventive maintenance programs and minor repairs, event setups/teardowns and facility conversions.
• Performs daily facility maintenance and manages outdoor facility operations in coordination with Physical Plant and City of Cedar Falls.

Skills

Communication skills

Event conversions

Forklift experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Northern Iowa seeks an experienced facilities operations lead to oversee UNI-Dome, McLeod Center, and outdoor venues. You will manage events, supervise visiting crews, and coordinate maintenance, custodial, concessions setup, and security during events.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 1+ year in event/facility management, availability for evenings/weekends, and adherence to conference regulations and UNI policies. Equal opportunity employer.