Event Manager | Full-Time | Tyson Events Center

Between $45k and $55k Per Year Position range in Iowa $42k - $69k Per Year Event Manager | Full-Time | Tyson Events Center Oak View Group

Occupation:

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Location:

Sioux City, IA - 51101 Positions available: 1 Job #: 2026-30582

Source:

Oak View Group

Posted:

03/16/2026

Web Site:

www.oakviewgroup.com

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Event Manager | Full-Time | Tyson Events Center Location US-IA-Sioux City Job

ID 2026-30582

Location Name Tyson Events Center Category Venue Management Type Regular Full-Time About the Venue The Tyson Events Center is a 190,000 square foot multi-purpose facility, located in downtown Sioux City, Iowa. It was built, starting in 2002 and opened on December 17, 2003. The venue features a horseshoe-shaped seating bowl with an end court upper balcony and 28 luxury suites. The Tyson Events Center is proud to be the home to the Sioux City Musketeers hockey team and Sioux City Bandits arena football team. The Tyson Events Center hosts over 140 different events each year, including concerts, sporting events, family shows, trade shows, competitions, religious services, rodeo competitions, commencement ceremonies, lectures, and political rallies among other corporate and community events. The arena is host to the NAIA Women's Division Basketball National Championship and NAIA Volleyball Championship. The Tyson Events Center is owned by the City Of Sioux City and managed by Oak View Group, the expert in hosting and entertainment, partnering with over 300 clients at 400 global properties to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Responsibilities

• Advance, plan, service, and supervise all events.
• Plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Provide leadership and guidance for event personnel.
• Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees/clients, co-workers, part-time staff, contractors, patrons/public and municipal officials.
• Work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends & holidays as needed.
• Complete all duties with a customer service focus through teamwork & dedication to Oak View Group's principles.
• Assist in the preparation of building to meet the requirements of upcoming events/shows.
• Assist with the completion of pre-show event financial estimates.
• Assist with the completion of post-show event settlements.
• Advise lessees on services available from independent contractors for events.
• Recruit, train, and supervise event & security staff.
• Create work schedules for event & security staff, delegate assignments, and review performance/results.
• Function as a liaison between users of the facility and the facility staff.
• Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels.
• Coordinate communication between building staff and show staff during load in and load out.
• Investigate and resolve event-related complaints in a professional manner ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain equipment (radios, metal detection wands, etc.) for all event and security staff.
• Make hospitality arrangements as needed.
• Communicate with municipal officials, including police, fire and medical services, event staff and public to ensure security of patrons and events run smoothly.
• Review emergency planning procedures with all event staff for each event.
• Create and distribute detailed data sheets prior to every event.
• Prepare and approve bi-weekly payroll for all event staff and security staff.
• Coordinate service needs with Food and Beverage provider & make hospitality arrangements as needed.
• Serve as Manager on Duty as scheduled.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications
• 3-5+ years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in a theatre, stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, business, or related field preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, word processing, and Internet.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics of events.
• Ability to identify the needs of users of the facility.
• Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques.
• Knowledge of customer service practices.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, scheduling, and training employees.
• Demonstrated familiarity with facility use contracts.
• Knowledge of fire and public safety regulations.
• Knowledge of A/V equipment and electronic systems in public assembly facilities.
• Experience with budget preparation and control.
• Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings.
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred but not required.