Event Operations Lead - Large Venue Complex

ASM Global-SMG; United States; On-site; USD 61,200 - 82,800; Full time

Job summary

LEGENDS Global in Stockton, CA, seeks an Assistant Event Operations Manager to coordinate with the Event Operations & Security Manager on all event preparation and performance aspects of the Stockton Complex.

The role oversees front- and back-of-house operations, staffing, safety, and client liaison, ensuring facility readiness, policy adherence, and smooth execution of events through strong communication and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Possess knowledge of the principles of facility management, building operations, maintenance, practices, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate and satisfy the requirements of multiple events occurring simultaneously.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Engage in decisions related to crowd management in a prompt and decisive manner during crisis situations.
• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative and effectively under pressure and/or working stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of facility operations: front and back-of-house, preventive maintenance, third-party contracting, staffing, venue setup/tear-down at all Stockton Complex Venues.
• Hire, train and supervise Full time, part-time and temporary staff.
• Assists the Operations Manager and director in directing, supervising and scheduling all aspects of operations, including buildings; technical services; event services, including ADA compliance; public safety; security; and custodial services.
• Coordinates the operations activities with other building departments and show-related contractors.
• Implement facility rules, regulation policies and procedures.
• Anticipate problems and appropriate solutions.
• Investigates, analyzes and resolves operational problems and complaints.
• Provide clear, concise, and timely communication of directives to other departments.
• Ensures that operations department receives pertinent information for most effective use of the facility and staffing.
• Assures facility readiness and smooth operation of events.
• Inputting Purchase Requisitions
• Responsible for the Master MSDS log in the building.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Flexibility

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Ability to work long irregular hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAD

Adobe Illustrator

ABI Mastermind

Outlook

Excel

Job description

LEGENDS Global in Stockton, CA, seeks an Assistant Event Operations Manager to coordinate with the Event Operations & Security Manager on all event preparation and performance aspects of the Stockton Complex.

The role oversees front- and back-of-house operations, staffing, safety, and client liaison, ensuring facility readiness, policy adherence, and smooth execution of events through strong communication and problem-solving.