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    Director of Events - Brookings, United States - Dacotah Bank Center

    Dacotah Bank Center
    Dacotah Bank Center Brookings, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    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.

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    Overview

    Utilizing independent judgment, the

    Director of Events

    is primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of post-booking stage service delivery methods.

    Directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of Event Services functions assuring the highest quality service program to assure rebooking of events.

    Provides highly responsible staff assistance to the General Manager.

    This role will pay a salary of

    $55,000 to $65,000 .

    For FT roles:

    Benefits:

    Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

    job expires 7/31/2024

    About the Venue

    The

    Dacotah Bank Center

    is an international award-winning Venue of Excellence and one of South Dakota's premier live entertainment facilities.

    With a 30,000-square-foot arena, top-notch banquet and conference rooms, and in-house catering, the Dacotah Bank Center is a gathering place for cultural, educational, and recreational events.

    Every aspect of event management can be handled by a passionate team committed to making each event a spectacular reality.

    The venue is located in Brookings, home of South Dakota State University (the largest higher-ed institution in the state), infusing the city with a vibrant spirit supported by an active community.

    Responsibilities

    Oversee event management activities for all facility events

    Direct, coordinate and oversee the activities of employees engaged in providing event coordination, telecommunications, technical support, audio-visual services, food & beverage, event security, fire regulation compliance, exhibitor services, and overall client satisfaction during events

    Recruit, interview, select, train, motivate and evaluate Event Managers; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures

    Exercise direct supervision over Event Managers, Event Coordinators and Event Staff

    Prepare departmental annual budget; recommend capital improvements; control and monitor departmental expenditures; assist in preparation of estimated revenues for facility budget

    Consult with exhibit managers, promoters, convention representatives, and others concerning physical set-up needs and requirements for licensed areas; prepare work orders and cost-estimates accordingly

    Inspect facilities to ensure they are being maintained properly for events

    Develop crowd management and event staffing plans and supervise event staff during events

    Ensure accuracy in computing of costs for post-event billing of services and equipment rental charges

    Review and approve final billing to facility users prior to settlement or release of invoice

    Work closely with the general public by monitoring services provided and addressing complaints in a timely manner

    Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service

    Conduct planning and operational meetings as required to ensure smooth coordination of event activities

    Track, record and report labor allocations in all areas of functional responsibility for purposes of forecasting, benchmarking and budgeting

    Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of all event related programs and activities

    Prepare and present regular staff reports and other related correspondence

    Work with other department directors in a variety of tasks

    Conduct a variety of industry operational studies; recommend modifications to service delivery methods and operational policies and procedures as appropriate

    Interpret and apply all relevant federal, state and local regulations

    Serve as Event Manager as needed

    Routinely serve as Manager on Duty

    Qualifications

    Minimum of 5 to 7 years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in an arena, stadium, convention center or other multi-purpose public assembly facility

    Supervisory experience required

    Bachelor's degree or better from an accredited college or university

    Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid CPR certificate

    Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid state driver's license

    Knowledge of customer service practices

    Knowledge of crowd control

    Ability to prepare, track, control and analyze budgets

    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.


    EEO
    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.


    Job Type:
    Full-time


    Pay:
    $55, $65,000.00 per year


    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Life insurance

    Paid time off

    Schedule:

    8 hour shift

    Day shift

    Evening shift

    Monday to Friday

    Weekends as needed


    Work Location:
    In person

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