Onsite Venue Operations Associate

Obama Foundation; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Obama Foundation is seeking an Associate, OPC Venue Management to coordinate and facilitate seamless venue operations for the Obama Presidential Center (OPC). This onsite, term-based role partners with hosts to own venue execution and drives the Museum Event Order (MEO) process.

Based at the OPC in Jackson Park, this role requires regular evenings and weekends with flexibility. End date: December 2027. Salary range: $59,755–$74,670, with benefits and a strong hospitality focus.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in event operations, hospitality, hotel conference services, or venue operations.
• Regular evening and weekend hours are required based on event schedules; flexibility to adjust weekday schedules and take time off during the week is expected to balance event coverage.
• Experience supporting onsite event execution or guest services in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in real time.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event intake, feasibility review, and alignment with OPC guidelines.
• Review vendor plans and ensure compliance with OPC standards and campus constraints.
• Serve as Venue Manager during events, overseeing operations from load-in to close.
• Collaborate with OPC Facilities, Security, and Visitor Experience to deliver services per MEOs.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly to maintain a seamless environment.
• Oversee onsite vendor activity to ensure adherence to approved plans.

Skills

Event operations

Hospitality

Communication

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Mobility across campus

Project management (Asana)

Tools

Infor

Asana

Job description

The Obama Foundation is seeking an Associate, OPC Venue Management to coordinate and facilitate seamless venue operations for the Obama Presidential Center (OPC). This onsite, term-based role partners with hosts to own venue execution and drives the Museum Event Order (MEO) process.

Based at the OPC in Jackson Park, this role requires regular evenings and weekends with flexibility. End date: December 2027. Salary range: $59,755–$74,670, with benefits and a strong hospitality focus.