The Operations Manager reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for managing all elements of facility operations including budgeting, purchasing, event changeovers, equipment maintenance, telecommunications, security, custodial, audio/visual, and safety.
This role pays an annual salary of $47,000-$53,000
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 July 3, 2026.
- Manage overall daily operations of the facilities.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for all event changeovers.
- Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems, assign work activities, projects and programs.
- Monitor work flows, review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate staff.
- Provide or coordinate staff training, work with employees to correct deficiencies, implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Manage labor hours for staff and temporary workers.
- Report labor allocations to Finance Department.
- Participate in the development and administration of the Operations budget; Monitor and approve expenditures.
- Forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Implement adjustments as necessary.
- Manage and upkeep the facilities' custodial function.
- Ensure staff is working safely, efficiently and are aware of proper safety guidelines.
- Order supplies, materials, and tools as needed.
- Develop and maintain an accurate record keeping system; including equipment maintenance and inventory logs.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an operations position in arena, convention center or public assembly facility with knowledge of set up/housekeeping and event coordination including progressive supervisory responsibility.
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university in a related field (Facility Management, Engineering, Sports Management, etc.) preferred.
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
- Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
- Strong interpersonal skills required; including excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including, early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended number of consecutive days.