Event Operations Manager | Full-Time | Kovalchick Complex @ IUP

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.

The Event Operations Manager will supervise, coordinate, lead, and participate in all matters of facility operations, including but not limited to daily maintenance, event set-ups, changeovers, event coverage, and assisting in custodial services.

This role pays an annual salary of $50,000 - $52,000

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 4, 2026.

Located on Indiana University of Pennsylvania's campus, the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex is a state-of-the-art venue offering a variety of meeting, banquet, consumer show, and entertainment options.

While owned by Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), IUP selected Oak View Group to manage the daily operations of the Kovalchick Complex.

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions.

• Manage and supervise the custodial needs of the facility.
• Manage and supervise the setup and operational needs of the facility.
• Oversee preventive and regular maintenance for all facility-related equipment, HVAC, lighting, and plumbing.
• Maintains the building to OVG standards.
• Maintain storage areas and equipment in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain safe, secure, and sanitary working conditions and leave the work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Manages and supervises outside contractors/third-party vendors.
• Ensures facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are enforced and adhered to.