Pacific Northwest Live Venue GM & Operations Leader

AEG Presents; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

401k with company match

Flexible spending & HSA

Wellness offerings

Job summary

AEG Presents in Seattle seeks a General Manager to oversee all facility operations, staffing, finance, marketing, and maintenance, ensuring safety compliance and coordinating with corporate staff, vendors, and venue partners.

The role requires a BA/BS with 10+ years of management experience, budgeting skills, and strong leadership. Competitive compensation ranges from PayScale figures and bonus eligibility, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree (4-year) in a related field
• 10+ years of related work experience
• Experience overseeing a physical venue
• Experience in management, leadership and conflict resolution
• Proven track record of developing and managing budgets
• Computer savvy with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Strong written, listening and verbal communication skills
• Creative, detail-oriented and outgoing personality
• Knowledge of music industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all facility operations, including planning, organizing, and managing staff and daily activities
• Coordinate programs, events and schedules; conduct post-event operational and financial reviews
• Evaluate and enhance policies to improve efficiency, safety, and performance
• Lead staff management functions: recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, performance evaluation, succession planning
• Lead cross-functional meetings on operations, finances, and staff training
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, sponsors and partners; negotiate contracts
• Develop operating calendar, programming strategy, hours of operation, revenue projections
• Develop and monitor operating budgets; oversee cost control
• Identify partnership opportunities to enhance revenue and community presence
• Design cross-departmental training and onboarding programs
• Prepare reports, records, and permits in compliance with regulations
• Ensure OSHA compliance and Emergency Action Plan
• Resolve escalated customer service issues
• Lead pre-opening and transition from construction to operations

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff management

Contract negotiations

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Creativity

Knowledge of music industry

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AEG Presents in Seattle seeks a General Manager to oversee all facility operations, staffing, finance, marketing, and maintenance, ensuring safety compliance and coordinating with corporate staff, vendors, and venue partners.

The role requires a BA/BS with 10+ years of management experience, budgeting skills, and strong leadership. Competitive compensation ranges from PayScale figures and bonus eligibility, with a comprehensive benefits package.