Theatre Event and Operations Manager | Full-Time | Tyson Events Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Provides overall administrative planning, direction, and policies to the venues to assure the highest quality of service to clients. The Events & Operations Manager has direct oversight of all events and operations and will provide overall leadership for staff and building partners.

This role pays an annual salary of $65,000-$80,000.

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 September 5, 2025.

About the Venue

The Sioux City Orpheum was designed by the nationally known Chicago firm of Rapp & Rapp and constructed in 1927 as part of the Orpheum Circuit. The major developer and promoter for the theatre was local Sioux City businessman, Arthur Sanford. This once opulent vaudeville and moving picture house boasted a large 2,690 seat, six story auditorium complete with a 21 rank Wurlitzer pipe organ, half circle boxes, hand carved detailing, gilded ornamentation, several crystal chandeliers and a hand painted ceiling. Throughout the years, the Orpheum was used for symphony performances, ballet and special attractions and hosted entertainers such as Fred Astaire, Tallulah Bankhead, and Katherine Hepburn, Kirk Douglas, John Barrymore, Joseph Cotton, and Joe E. Brown.

In the 1970's and 80's the Orpheum was remodeled and turned into a one-story movie house with fluorescent light fixtures and a projection booth carved into what was once the mezzanine balcony. Later it was split into a two-screen theater. The entire box section of the balcony and the half circle boxes were removed, and the chandeliers and fine architectural detailing were covered over with false ceilings. The building was closed to the public in 1992.

In 1989 a nonprofit organization, the Orpheum Theatre Preservation Project, Ltd. (OTPP), was established for the purpose of pursuing the fund raising necessary to renovate and reopen the theatre. OTPP began the restoration process in 1999, with architects and theatre experts from FEH here in Sioux City, and theatre restoration expert Ray Sheppardson from GSI Architects in Cleveland, OH. The building was restored by a restoration team of local and nationally prominent professionals.

Approximately two years and thousands of hours later, the Orpheum Theatre was re-opened on September 15, 2001. Since the grand re-opening, the theatre has provided the Siouxland area an opportunity to attend performances by fabulous performers like Sheryl Crow, BB King, Bob Dylan, Wynton Marsalis, David Copperfield, Willie Nelson, Jewel, Alison Kraus, and Jerry Seinfeld. In addition, thousands have witnessed spectacular Broadway shows and enjoy hearing the Sioux City Symphony.

Responsibilities

• Plan, service, and supervise all operations, events, cleaning, and facility maintenance at the facility. This includes advancing shows with promoters and other event organizers.
• The events and operations manager is the primary liaison between users of the facility, show staff, and venue staff.
• Recruit, train, schedule, motivate, and evaluate department staff, correct deficiencies.
• Assist with the completion of pre-event financial estimates and post-event settlements.
• Oversee and assist in the preparation of the building to meet the requirements of upcoming events.
• Manage and review the work plan for operations, facility maintenance, event management, & cleaning; Identify and assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate products, methods and procedures.
• Approve departmental employee schedule, payroll, and disciplinary actions
• Development of annual Operations & Capital expenditure budgets in relation to staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Approve the ordering of materials, equipment, office, & janitorial supplies within budget & procedural guidelines.
• Develop & Administer all Complex Operations, Safety Plus, Crowd Management & Emergency Management programs with venue staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees, employees, municipal officers, City Engineering/Public works, vendors, patrons, etc
• Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and required records and permits; maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Uphold all relevant federal, state and local building regulations including EEOC, FLSA, OSHA, NFPA, NEC and ADA regulations.
• Work in conjunction with General Manager to provide recommendations on new facility construction.
• Research and recommend continuing education programs for key technical personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of the building.
• Oversee / complete basic building maintenance.
• Snow removal around venue.
• This role will serve as the manager on duty for most events.
• During events, this individual will be responsible for any and all things that may come up during an event, including making sure TV screens are ready, ensuring the lobby and concessions areas are ready, ensuring audio/video is ready, connecting power, patching audio, setting up and taking down mobile sound systems for in house events, etc.
• This position is heavily dependent on your ability to work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university in a related field (Facility Management, Engineering, Sports Management etc.)
• Minimum of five years' experience in building maintenance, event planning, & building conversions.
• Prior supervisory responsibilities.
• Possess superior interpersonal and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, handle multiple tasks at one time, meet deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated with strong leadership abilities and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Working knowledge of operational equipment including but not limited to forklift, pallet jacks, scrubbers, floor buffers, mechanical lifting devices, staging, retractable seating risers, basketball floors.
• Ability to follow written instruction.
• Working knowledge and principles of events, fire and public safety regulations as well as relevant federal, state and local regulations.
• Familiar with A/V equipment, electronic systems, & AutoCAD in relation to stadiums, arenas, convention centers or public assembly facilities.
• Forklift & Life Safety certification is necessary.
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended number of days.

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.