Event Manager | Nampa Civic Center

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. • Develop processes and training for events department • Review emergency planning procedures with all event staff for each event • Recruit, train, and supervise event & security staff • Responsible for the Events department role in the execution of event contracts and rental agreements • Ensure timely and accurate event information is delivered to the finance department for deposits/settlement/invoicing purposes • Communicate with finance that all credit card charges and all other billing for events is completed • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees/clients, co-workers, part-time staff, contractors, patrons/public and municipal officials • Create and distribute detailed data sheets prior to every event, with client approval and internal communication • Assist internal and external clients with event logistics and suggest the most effective ways to use the facility for specific types of functions. • Ensure that all event insurance certificates, licenses and permits required for production are obtained in a timely manner, including pyrotechnics and traffic control • Advance and communicate all event information to appropriate departments and staff • Troubleshoot during event preparation and during event to ensure that all event setups are correct including making decisions about policy, procedures, billing and staffing • Oversee all production, set up, event staff, event-related contract services • Oversee the Brandt Theater and events in the Nampa Civic Center as assigned. Qualifications • Three to five years of increasingly responsible event management experience in a stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting highly preferred • Bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college or university with major course work in facility management, marketing, business administration or related field • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs; experience with AutoCAD and Event Booking preferred; timekeeping and security software • Knowledge of operational characteristics of events, including crowd management and control techniques; fire and public safety regulations, food service practices, A/V equipment and relevant federal, state, and local regulations • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing • Self motivated with excellent interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to function and make management decisions in a fast-paced high pressure environment • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays as needed The intellectual/social, physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.