Senior Event Parking & Traffic Manager

Oak View Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Parking Events Manager in Ames, IA to coordinate and supervise parking operations for events. The role includes budgeting, staff scheduling, and collaborating with venues and public safety to ensure smooth traffic flow.

The position pays $50,000 annually and includes benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, and paid time off. The job requires flexibility, strong customer service, and experience in parking management.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years of parking/transportation management experience; event management preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be comfortable working with the public and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team.
• A driver’s license may be required depending on the business needs of the parking location.

Responsibilities

• Manages all parking activities, including office support activities, record keeping, budgeting, applications, violation notices, and related activities.
• Handles complaints and related problems with the public, staff, or traffic police involving parking issues and any other related areas.
• Oversees parking plans and coordinates with third-party vendors for special events occurring, including variable message board placement and messages to direct traffic.
• Monitors performance of vendors to ensure all assets are properly maintained and operated.
• Develop and implement event-specific parking and traffic management plans to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians before, during, and after events.
• Coordinate parking operations with venue management, public safety personnel, law enforcement, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless event execution.
• Schedule and evaluate parking staff, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adherence to departmental policies and customer service standards.
• Monitor parking operations during events and make real-time operational adjustments to traffic flow, staffing, and parking assignments to maximize efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Public interaction

Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oak View Group is seeking a Parking Events Manager in Ames, IA to coordinate and supervise parking operations for events. The role includes budgeting, staff scheduling, and collaborating with venues and public safety to ensure smooth traffic flow.

The position pays $50,000 annually and includes benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, and paid time off. The job requires flexibility, strong customer service, and experience in parking management.