What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Operations Manager position at Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium?
Join the most exciting team in town!
The Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium (ICCLOS) is a powerhouse destination for some of the largest events in the country. Every day brings something new with hundreds of events throughout the year and annual events such as the Big Ten Football Championship game, FDIC International, Gen Con, Indiana Black Expo, Indiana Comic Con, National FFA, and PRI.
What the Indiana Convention Center/Lucas Oil Stadium offers:
- Pension (after you meet the vesting requirements)
- Choice of 2 great Health plans through Anthem
- Choice of 2 great Dental plans through Delta
- Employer paid Vision Insurance
- Employer paid Life Insurance
- When opting into benefits, either $1,500 for Employee only or $2,500 for family plans into your H.s.a
- Generous time off
- Employee events
- Tickets to events hosted at either the Convention Center or Lucas Oil Stadium
- Free parking
- Referral Program ($500 for hired full time referral)
Position Title: Event Operations Manager
We are looking for a manager with strong leadership, coaching & management skills. This person wouldn’t necessarily need event experience, just to be trainable & open to learning a new field.
Position Summary:
The Event Operations Manager directs the overall operation of the Setup Department and the Installation & Dismantling (I&D) Department. This position generally supervises all employees in these departments at both the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. Accountability is to the Event Services Director.
Position Responsibilities:
Management Skills:
- Assessing supervisors & managers, coaching accordingly for improvement.
- Reviewing departmental practices & adjusting to ensure communication & training is at the forefront.
- Coaching managers with potential to ascend to the next level.
- Being a positive leader, coaching & training with all staff.
Technical Skills:
- Responsible for setting and advising on all policies and procedures, future goals, and direction of the Setup and I&D Departments.
- Anticipate solutions for challenges of the Setup and I&D Departments as it relates to upcoming events in the short term and long term.
- Set the annual budget of the Setup and I&D Departments for labor and equipment.
- Resource of information to advise the Event Management Department and Sales Department on various event needs and timelines for estimates of labor, equipment, and booking of space.
- Work closely with other department heads to maintain communication and logistics for upcoming events and building maintenance.
- Represent the CIB in matters related to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement.
- Make recommendations related to hiring, firing or other changes in employee status.
- Other duties as assigned by Event Services Director.
