Director of Operations| Cable Dahmer Arena - Independence, United States - Oak View Group

Description

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group (OVG) is the worlds leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual.

As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the

way

we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace.

Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
We treat each other fairly and with respect.
We act with integrity.
We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
We give back to our global community.

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Overview:

Under the General Managers supervision, the Director of Operations is responsible for day-to-day facility operations including changeover, housekeeping, maintenance, event management, security, parking, guest services and Community Ice operations.

Additional responsibilities will include assisting the General Manager with capital improvement projects, customer service, purchasing, human resources, policy and procedure formation and execution.

This role will pay a salary of $70,000 to $90,000.

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).

About the Venue:
Cable Dahmer Arena is a 5,800 seat arena in Independence Missouri.

In conjunction with the Arena, OVG also operates Independence Community Ice.


Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise all day-to-day and event-related facility operations.
Oversee all hiring, training, and scheduling of event operations and maintenance staff.
Ensures all physical plant systems within the facility are complete and operate correctly according to performance specifications.

Responsible for the oversight of the maintenance of the facility including development and monitoring of maintenance contracts with third party vendors.

Completes, maintains, and processes pertinent maintenance paperwork and records.
Maintain on-going relationships and communication with tenants and touring staff.
Oversee planning, staffing and management of all facility events.

Available during load in, open show hours and load out hours to assist facility staff and client and patron needs.

Assist with event settlement process with GM and Director of Finance.
Develop ongoing relationships, service agreements and interact with service providers.
Actively pursue new business opportunities and participate in bid processes.
Participate in preparation and monitoring of annual facility budget.
Review and modify policies and procedures for facilities as required.
Provide cost analysis for operations as it relates to facility management.
Oversee management of capital projects and coordinate efforts to reduce costs.
Oversee staffing contracts, client and vendor relations.
Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of internal and external customer service.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Qualifications:

Minimum of five (5) years operations or event management experience in an Arena, Convention Center, Stadium, or similar public assembly facility.

Ice rink management experience preferred, but not required.
Excellent communication skills and organizational ability.
Ability to anticipate problems and implement procedures to correct/resolve issues.
Ability to perform effectively under significant pressure typically associated with meeting the demands and timetables of the entertainment industry.
Considerable knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA, ADA and other federal, state, or local laws and regulations
Knowledge of facility operating standards, building maintenance, changeover, custodial, personnel and office management
Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative with minimal supervision.
Maintain an effective working relationship with employees and others encountered through the course of employmen t.

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.

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