Job Title Event Manager | Full-Time | David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Event Manager | Full-Time | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Job Locations US-PA-Pittsburgh Job Post Information* : Posted Date 3 days ago(10/23/2026 5:03 PM) ID 2026-35619 Location : Name David L. Lawrence Convention Center Position Category Event Management / Sales Job Type Regular Full-Time Location : Location US-PA-Pittsburgh Location : Postal Code 15222 Location : Address 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard Job Post Information* : Post End Date 12/31/2026 US Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary The Event Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, management, and successful execution of events held at the Convention Center. This position serves as the primary liaison between clients and internal departments, ensuring all event requirements are communicated and delivered at the highest level of service. The Event Manager manages events from initial planning through completion, logistics, staffing, facility requirements, vendors, and client expectations while ensuring compliance with venue policies, safety standards, and contractual requirements.

This role pays an annual salary of $50,000 - $60,000.

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 December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients from event planning through post-event follow-up. Manage coordination of conferences, conventions, trade shows, meetings, banquets, consumer shows, and other special events. Conduct pre-event meetings and site visits with clients, vendors, exhibitors, and internal departments. Review contracts, event specifications, floor plans, schedules, and other event-related documents. Prepare and distribute detailed event documents, including event resumes, function sheets, diagrams, schedules, and operational instructions. Confirm event requirements with Operations, Food & Beverage, Security, Housekeeping, Engineering, Parking, Guest Services, Audio/Visual, IT, and other departments. Manage event setup, execution, and breakdown to ensure client requirements and venue standards are met. Monitor events while in progress and respond promptly to client requests, operational challenges, and emergencies. Oversee event staffing requirements and communicate scheduling needs to appropriate departments. Ensure event activities comply with fire, life-safety, accessibility, security, and facility regulations. Review event-related expenses and assist with the preparation and reconciliation of event settlements and invoices. Identify opportunities to enhance the client and guest experience while maximizing venue resources and revenue opportunities. Maintain accurate event records, correspondence, reports, and documentation. Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, exhibitors, contractors, vendors, and community partners. Participate in internal planning meetings and communicate event updates to leadership and operational teams. Conduct post-event evaluations and identify opportunities for operational improvement. Assist with emergency procedures and incident management as required. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 3-5 years of experience in event management, convention centers, hotels, arenas, conference centers, or similar venues. Experience managing and executing large-scale events, conventions, trade shows, or meetings is strongly preferred. Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer-service and problem-solving abilities. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, employees, and senior leadership. Knowledge of event operations, room setups, floor plans, and venue logistics. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with event-management or venue-management software is preferred. Ability to remain professional and make sound decisions in fast-paced and high-pressure situations. US 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.

US 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.

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