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Pier Sixty Six

Banquet Captain

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Overview South Florida's beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort, returned to Fort Lauderdale ... Leading and supervising banquet staff, including servers, bartenders, and housemen, to ensure ...

Breadbelly Pier 70

Sous Chef

San Francisco, CA

$26/hr

We are hiring talented cooks for our team on Pier 70 Dogpatch 1070 Maryland, SF CA 94107 We're open ... Full Time: 5 days/week Weekend availability is required. Hourly wage + tips (pooled house) Job ...

Breadbelly Pier 70

Sous Chef

San Francisco, CA

$58K - $79K/yr

We are hiring talented cooks for our team on Pier 70 Dogpatch 1070 Maryland, SF CA 94107 We're open ... Full Time: 5 days/week Weekend availability is required. Hourly wage + tips (pooled house) Job ...

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How much do full time pier staff jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time pier staff in the United States is $64,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Full Time Pier Staff, and how can they be managed?

Full Time Pier Staff often encounter challenges such as working in varying weather conditions, handling large crowds during peak hours, and ensuring safety protocols are consistently followed. Effective communication with team members and visitors is crucial to manage these situations smoothly. Building strong teamwork skills and staying adaptable can help staff provide excellent service while maintaining safety and efficiency on the pier.

What is the difference between Full Time Pier Staff vs Part Time Pier Staff?

AspectFull Time Pier StaffPart Time Pier Staff
Work HoursTypically 35-40 hours per weekFewer hours, often flexible
CertificationsRequired certifications like safety and first aidSame certifications may be required, but less frequently
Work EnvironmentConsistent, full-day shifts at the pierVariable shifts, part-time hours at the pier
Employer UsageCommonly employed by cruise lines, ports, and marinasOften hired for seasonal or part-time roles in similar settings

Full Time Pier Staff work regular, full-week hours with consistent schedules, often requiring certifications like safety and first aid. Part Time Pier Staff work fewer hours with flexible schedules, but may need similar certifications. Both roles operate in similar environments, serving cruise lines, ports, and marinas, but differ mainly in hours and employment commitment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as Full Time Pier Staff, and why are they important?

To thrive as Full Time Pier Staff, you need strong customer service skills, physical stamina, and the ability to handle logistical tasks, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with scheduling systems, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, and safety protocols is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help staff excel in a dynamic, customer-facing environment. These skills are vital for ensuring smooth pier operations, delivering great guest experiences, and maintaining safety standards.

What are Full Time Pier Staff?

Full Time Pier Staff are employees who work at docks, marinas, or piers and are responsible for assisting with the docking and undocking of boats, maintaining cleanliness and safety on the pier, and providing customer service to boaters and visitors. Their duties may include handling ropes, fueling boats, monitoring access, and performing light maintenance tasks. As full-time staff, they typically work regular hours and may be required to work weekends or holidays, depending on the needs of the facility.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Pier Staff job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,055 per year, or $30.8 per hour.
Event Manager | Full-Time | Navy Pier Events Facility

Event Manager | Full-Time | Navy Pier Events Facility

Oak View Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Oak View Group rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 37 rated event venues

Job description

Oak View Group
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.
Position Summary
The Event Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event and provide professional client services support in the planning, organization, and management of events within the facility. Monitors the logistics of these events and all event coordination tasks after booking and through to their conclusion. Coordinate communication between event staff and delegate assignments and be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience.
This role pays an annual salary of $55,000-60,000.
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 October 16th, 2026.
About the Venue
Navy Pier has always been the "People's Pier." Built in 1916 as part of Daniel Burnham's famed plan of Chicago, today Navy Pier boasts versatile, multipurpose event spaces and high-quality amenities against one of the most unique and spectacular lakefront settings in the Midwest. Navy Pier showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities, and more-all available to guests of on-site events. Navy Pier offers two exhibit halls, 34 meeting rooms, the historic Aon Grand Ballroom, and Lakeview Terrace that overlooks the lakefront. These dramatic and diverse spaces are ideal for trade and consumer shows, conferences, business meetings, and special events of any size.
Responsibilities
  • Manages all facility staff in delivering facility services for events and resolving event-related problems.
  • Manages and participates in pre-event planning, reviewing any history of the event and initiating correspondence and conferences with the event planner, their suppliers, and Navy Pier staff.
  • Compiles and reviews events and contractor charges with appropriate OVG360 staff and event planner, prepares proper documentation for invoice preparation, and assists in the follow-up on collections.
  • Conducts post-event meetings with the event planner and their contractors as necessary to evaluate services provided.
  • Conducts tours of the facilities for potential customers, explains services and facilities available, describes how they may best be used by the event, and determines the needs of the potential event.
  • Assists with preparing pricing estimates for prospective meetings.
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with contractual responsibilities of all parties.
  • Prepares pre-event planning documents and instructions.
  • Ensures compliance with all facilities and appropriate governmental rules and regulations by the event planners and all service providers working on the event.
  • Provides clear, concise, and timely communication of directives to other departments.
  • Implement facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintains the proper image and generates positive public relations with patrons and staff.
  • Works with internal service partners to provide quality service to customers.
  • Serves as liaison for all facility clients to ensure the highest level of customer service for all external service providers.
  • Establish new standards of customer service by working with departments in the facility.
  • Participates in the training and supervision of other event managers.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • 3-5+ years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in a 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 the 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.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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