Sports Event Coordinator Jobs in Decatur, GA (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. 

Reporting to the Manager of Parking and Transportation, the Event Parking Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event and event settlement. In addition to advancing assigned events, this position will also be responsible for scheduling & supervision of part-time parking staff and assisting in the development and implementation of all event department policies, programs, and procedures. 

This role pays an annual salary of $65,000-$80,000

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 September 11, 2026.

• Manage all aspects of events that are assigned by the Manager of Parking and Transportation
• Thoroughly describe the venue's services and outline how the services are coordinated to clients
• Assist clients with event logistics and suggest the most effective ways to use the facility for specific types of event functions
• Work with the Operations Department to ensure all events are set up to the client's specifications and that all fire codes and safety regulations are being followed
• Review emergency planning procedures with all event staff prior to each event
• Create and distribute detailed Event Data Sheets prior to every event
• Coordinate and provide clear, concise, and timely communication with building staff of all requirements necessary for events by preparing and distributing detailed Event Data Sheets, diagrams, and event staffing requirements for each assigned event
• Update event estimates, as needed, to send to the client and complete a final settlement upon completion of each event
• Have the ability to problem solve, make quick decisions and delegate responsibility while remaining professional and pleasant in the midst of stressful situations
• Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels
• Serve as Manager on Duty as scheduled
• Responsible for the hiring, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, scheduling, training and development of the part-time parking staff
• Responsible for developing and updating the Parking Department's Policies and Procedures Manual, to be included in the overall Events Department manual
• Complete all duties with a customer service focus through teamwork & dedication to Oak View Group's mission and principles
• Will lead the OVGP training and orientations project efforts
• Other duties as assigned

• 3-5 years of experience in a parking supervisory role preferred
• Experience coordinating arena shows and conferences/meetings preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers' license 
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including long and irregular hours that may vary due to event calendar, and may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended number of consecutive days
• Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to function and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate a positive, professional and customer-focused attitude
• Ability to identify the needs of users of the facility
• Must have computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and internet software
• Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques, customer service practices, principles or supervision and training, fire and public safety regulations, and parking equipment and parking technology systems preferred

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.