Event Manager - Arena

Sacramento Kings; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Summer Fridays

401(k) match

Cell Phone Stipend

Ticket benefits and team store

Job summary

Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center seeks an Event Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute arena events. You will serve as the primary liaison between clients, promoters, internal departments, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high service levels.

You will oversee the full event lifecycle—from advance planning to load-out—managing contracts, financials, and facility standards while coordinating with multiple teams for seamless execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in event management, arena operations, or facility management.
• Strong communication with clients, promoters, and leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with TMSS or similar platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event logistics for arena events with clients, promoters, and internal teams.
• Lead advance planning and prepare facility setup docs, floor plans, and other operational materials.
• Prepare and manage event estimates and settlements with documentation.
• Interpret and execute event contracts and operational requirements.
• Act as on-site arena representative during pre-rigs, load-ins, events, and load-outs.
• Collaborate with BOH Operations, Box Office, Catering, Concessions, Finance, and security to ensure seamless events.
• Manage deadlines, insurance certificates, permits, and other required documents.
• Work with Box Office to maintain ticketing manifests and configurations.
• Coordinate I.A.T.S.E. stagehand labor and rental equipment as needed.
• Maintain event templates and information in TMSS; support special projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration, Facility Management, Business Administration, Event Management, Hospitality, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

TMSS

AutoCAD

Job description

Reports To: Director, Arena Production and Events

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary: The Event Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of events at Golden 1 Center. This role serves as a primary liaison between clients, promoters, internal departments, vendors, and other event stakeholders to ensure events are executed safely, efficiently, and at a high level of service.

The Event Manager oversees event logistics from advance planning through load-out, ensuring contractual requirements, operational needs, financial considerations, and facility standards are effectively communicated and executed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, promoter representatives, and internal department leaders to coordinate event logistics for arena events.
• Lead event advance planning and develop event-related materials, including facility setup documents, sold maps, event estimates, floor plans, dressing room layouts, and other operational documentation.
• Prepare, communicate, and manage event estimates and settlements, ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Review, interpret, and execute event contracts and related operational requirements.
• Partner with clients to fulfill contractual requirements while identifying solutions that maximize operational efficiency for both Golden 1 Center and the client.
• Serve as the on-site facility representative during pre-rigs, load-ins, events, and load-outs.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal departments, including BOH Operations, Box Office, Catering, Concessions, Finance, FOH Operations, Marketing, Merchandise, and Security, to ensure seamless event execution.
• Communicate and manage event-related deadlines and requirements, including contractual obligations, certificates of insurance, permits, pyrotechnic requirements, and other necessary documentation.
• Partner with the Box Office to develop and maintain event ticketing manifests and related event configurations.
• Coordinate I.A.T.S.E. stagehand labor calls based on event requirements.
• Coordinate the delivery, operation, and return of rental equipment and other items required to fulfill client or event needs.
• Create, monitor, and maintain event templates and event information within TMSS event management software.
• Support arena operations projects and initiatives as needed.
• Serve as the Arena Operations liaison for select Sacramento Kings games.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration, Facility Management, Business Administration, Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in event management, arena operations, facility management, or a related environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, promoters, vendors, team members, and senior leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience with event management software, including TMSS or similar platforms, preferred.
• Exceptional customer service skills and a solutions-oriented approach to addressing challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing circumstances while working effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced event environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, judgment, and resourcefulness in problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team while also working independently and taking ownership of assigned events.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on the event calendar, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Total compensation & offer package will include the following:

• Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays + Summer Fridays
• Employer 401(k) match
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Sacramento Kings home game tickets, team store discounts, and more!