Events Manager Jobs in Ames, IA (NOW HIRING)

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 Parking Events Manager will perform highly responsible professional work coordinating and supervising the parking operations and all aspects pertaining to event parking management and assigned traffic control. Work involves responsibility for the supervision of office support and the coordination of operational activities. Employees in this position are expected to be able to perform any and all work tasks and comply with any work schedules, attendance, or duty requirements that may be established by department rules. Work is performed with considerable independence, and work is reviewed through conferences, observation, and evaluation of results achieved.

This role pays an annual salary of $50,000 and is bonus eligible.

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 October 23, 2026.

• Manages all parking activities, including office support activities, record keeping, budgeting, applications, violation notices, and related activities.  
• Handles complaints and related problems with the public, staff, or traffic police involving parking issues and any other related areas. 
• Oversees parking plans and coordinates with third-party vendors for special events occurring, including variable message board placement and messages to direct traffic.  
• Monitors performance of vendors to ensure all assets are properly maintained and operated.  
• Develop and implement event-specific parking and traffic management plans to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians before, during, and after events.
• Coordinate parking operations with venue management, public safety personnel, law enforcement, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless event execution.
• Schedule and evaluate parking staff, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adherence to departmental policies and customer service standards.
• Monitor parking operations during events and make real-time operational adjustments to traffic flow, staffing, and parking assignments to maximize efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Performs related work as assigned. 

• High school education or equivalent required.  
• 3-5 years of experience in parking/transportation management; event management preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be comfortable working with the public and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic arithmetic skills. 
• Ability to work effectively as a team player. 
• Must have flexibility to work all shifts, including overnight and weekends. 
• A driver's license may be required depending on the business needs of the parking location. 

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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