Sports Event Manager Jobs in Iowa (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 Event Security position is responsible for ensuring the safety and security for all events. Special security assignments may be available during non-event days/nights. The security team is a provider of direct service to our guests and must always exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor. As a member of the Event Security Team, you will be an essential part of the guest experience and help build memories that last a lifetime. In this role, you will wear many different hats and have the opportunity to work in several different areas of the arena. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, metal detection, bag checking, concert barricades, and general security presence. You will have the opportunity to assist our guests by offering directions and sharing information while creating a world-class experience. Your job will be to keep our fans safe and informed while still maintaining a fun and friendly atmosphere. This is a part-time role with scheduling based on events. Our regular event season runs from September through May.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $14.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

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 with seats and 28 luxury suites. The Tyson Events Center is proud to be the home to the Sioux City Musketeers hockey team and the 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, bull riding competitions, commencement ceremonies, lectures, and political rallies, among other corporate and community events. The arena is host to the NAIA Women's Division II 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.

• Respond to requests for assistance from staff and visitors for a variety of security issues (fire, medical emergencies, etc.)
• Performs all event and non-event security duties as assigned
• Conducts building safety inspections (normally pre-event and post-event safety checks)
• Admits building staff, suppliers, contractors, visitors, and guests to the facility according to established security procedures.
• Answers information requests from staff and guests during events or as needed.
• Protects equipment, materials, and structures throughout the work schedule.
• Provides regular security functions within the arena and related areas prior to, during, and after all events.
• When requested, provide escorts of persons to and from locations within the facility
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Prior security experience preferred, but not required.
• Able to work events as assigned.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to work beyond traditional business hours, including nights, weekends, and select holidays, is required.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate a positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude.

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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