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Arena Event Manager Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

WHO WE ARE Arena Stage is the voice of American theatre resident in our nation's capital. Focused ... Coordinate hospitality for artist events, as needed. * Coordinate with various departments to ...

Social Media Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

WHO WE ARE Arena Stage is the voice of American theater resident in our nation's capital. Focused ... Own day-to-day management of social channels, including planning, posting, and community engagement

Social Media Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

... day-to-day management of social channels, including planning, posting, and community ... of Arena Stage productionsConcept, capture, and edit high-performing short-form video content ...

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What is the difference between Arena Event Manager vs Venue Operations Coordinator?

AspectArena Event ManagerVenue Operations Coordinator
CredentialsEvent management certifications, hospitality or sports management degreesEvent planning, facilities management, or hospitality certifications
Work EnvironmentSports arenas, concert venues, large event spacesEvent venues, stadiums, multi-purpose facilities
Employer & IndustrySports teams, entertainment companies, event organizersVenue management companies, stadium authorities, event venues
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The Arena Event Manager focuses on planning and executing large-scale events within sports and entertainment venues, managing event logistics, vendors, and guest experience. The Venue Operations Coordinator handles the overall operations of the venue, including maintenance, safety, and day-to-day management. While both roles require event planning skills and certifications, the Arena Event Manager is more specialized in event execution, whereas the Venue Operations Coordinator oversees broader venue functions.

Infographic showing various Arena Event Manager job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Internship: Event Production (Part-Time/Seasonal)

Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Washington, DC • On-site

$18.40/hr

Other

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Position Overview:

The Event Production intern will assist the Event Production department with back-of-house and front-of-house operations and activities during events in the arena, which includes basketball games, hockey games, concerts, and ancillary events.

Are you passionate about creating memories for fans? So are we! We'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Event Production team in the planning, organization, and supervision of all events at Capital One Arena.
  • Manage and maintain the arena Event Calendar in collaboration with the Booking department.
  • Collaborate with the Operations Department to confirm room set ups for meetings, concourse set ups for games, and chair sets for concerts.
  • Assist with creation of event documentation for various events throughout the building.
  • Update and document historical event data.
  • Attend advance meetings and weekly department meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Related internships or experience in venue management, operations or event management.
  • Strong understanding of MS Office including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. Some AutoCAD knowledge is preferred.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes in a multi-client environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Pay Rate: $18.40 USD/hour