Event Manager | Full-Time | Curry County Events Center

Oak View Group; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan and matching

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, 11

Job summary

Oak View Group seeks an Event Manager to execute all phases of assigned events from advance planning through wrap. You will hire, train, schedule, supervise, and manage event staff; coordinate with security, lessees, and public safety officials; ensure customer and client satisfaction; and oversee safety, logistics, and post-event settlements.

Salary: $43,888–$48,000 annually. The role requires 3–5+ years in event management in stadium/arena settings, a bachelor's degree preferred, strong

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of event management in stadium/arena/public assembly facility setting.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in facility management, hospitality management, business, or related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of crowd management and customer service practices.
• Experience with budget preparation and control.
• Familiarity with facility use contracts and fire/public safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advance, plan, service, and supervise all events.
• Lead and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Provide leadership for event personnel.
• Coordinate with lessees/clients, municipal officials, and staff.
• Prepare pre-show financial estimates and post-show settlements.
• Recruit, train, and supervise event and security staff.
• Create and manage event staff schedules and assignments.
• Ensure smooth operation and customer satisfaction during events.

Skills

Event management

Staff supervision

Budget control

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in facility/ hospitality/ business

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world‑class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world‑class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Event Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event. The Event Manager will hire, train, schedule, supervise, and manage all event staff. The role will also oversee building security and interact with local public safety officials to ensure events run smoothly. The Event Manager coordinates communication between event staff/security and delegate assignments and is also responsible for ensuring overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience.

This role pays an annual salary of $43,888 - $48,000.

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 December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Advance, plan, service, and supervise all events.
• Plan, manage, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Provide leadership and guidance for event personnel.
• Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees/clients, co-workers, part-time staff, contractors, patrons/public, and municipal officials.
• Work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends & holidays as needed.
• Complete all duties with a customer service focus through teamwork & dedication to Oak View Group's principles.
• Manage the preparation of the building to meet the requirements of upcoming events/shows.
• Oversee the completion of pre-show financial estimates and post-show settlements.
• Advise lessees on services available from independent contractors for events.
• Recruit, train, and supervise event & security staff.
• Create work schedules for event & security staff, delegate assignments, and review performance/results.
• Function as a liaison between users of the facility and the facility staff.
• Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels.
• Coordinate communication between building staff and show staff during load-in and load-out.
• Investigate and resolve event-related complaints in a professional manner, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain equipment (radios, metal detection wands, etc.) for all event and security staff.
• Make hospitality arrangements as needed.
• Communicate with municipal officials, including police, fire, and medical services; event staff; and the public to ensure the security of patrons and smooth event running.
• Review emergency planning procedures with all event staff for each event.
• Create and distribute detailed data sheets prior to every event.
• Prepare and approve bi-weekly payroll for all event staff and security staff.
• Manage and coordinate service needs with the food and beverage provider & make hospitality arrangements as needed.
• Serve as Manager on Duty as scheduled.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in a stadium, arena, convention center, or public assembly facility setting.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, business, or a related field is preferred.
• High school diploma and relevant experience in the events field/event sales will be considered.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, word processing, and the Internet.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics of events.
• Ability to identify the needs of users of the facility.
• Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques.
• Knowledge of customer service practices.
• Knowledge of principles of management, scheduling, and training employees.
• Demonstrated familiarity with facility use contracts.
• Knowledge of fire and public safety regulations.
• Knowledge of A/V equipment and electronic systems in public assembly facilities.
• Experience with budget preparation and control.
• Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings.
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred but not required.

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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.