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How much do venue operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for venue operations manager in Iowa is $59,602.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $72,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a venue operations manager?

Venue Operations Managers are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of event venues such as stadiums, theaters, or conference centers. Their duties typically include managing staff, coordinating event logistics, ensuring safety and compliance, and maintaining the facility. They work closely with event organizers, vendors, and security teams to ensure events run smoothly. Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a venue operations manager?

To thrive as a Venue Operations Manager, you need strong organizational abilities, leadership skills, and experience in facility management, often supported by a degree in hospitality, business, or a related field. Familiarity with venue management software, scheduling systems, and compliance with health and safety regulations is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills help you effectively lead teams and ensure smooth event execution. These competencies are crucial for maintaining operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and the overall success of venue events.

What are common challenges a venue operations manager faces during large-scale events, and how can they address them?

Venue Operations Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating multiple vendors, ensuring smooth crowd flow, and responding to unforeseen issues like technical malfunctions or safety concerns during large-scale events. Effective communication, detailed pre-event planning, and having contingency protocols in place are key strategies for managing these challenges. Building strong relationships with staff and vendors, conducting thorough walkthroughs, and maintaining flexibility help ensure events run smoothly and safely for all attendees.

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

AspectVenue Operations ManagerEvent Coordinator
Primary FocusOversees daily venue operations, maintenance, staff management, and safety protocolsPlans, organizes, and executes specific events at the venue
CredentialsExperience in facility management, certifications in safety or operationsEvent planning experience, certifications in event management or hospitality
Work EnvironmentVenue management offices, operational areas, staff supervisionEvent sites, client meetings, vendor coordination
Industry UsageHotels, stadiums, convention centers, entertainment venuesWeddings, conferences, festivals, corporate events

The Venue Operations Manager focuses on the overall management and safety of the venue, ensuring smooth daily operations. In contrast, the Event Coordinator handles the planning and execution of individual events within the venue. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but their responsibilities and daily tasks differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Venue Operations Manager job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $59,602 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Parking Supervisor | Part-Time | Tyson Events Center

Oak View Group

Sioux City, IA • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago

Oak View Group rating

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Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 36 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 Parking Supervisor is an event-based position which oversees event day traffic and parking operations across the surface lots at the Tyson Events Center. This position provides frontline leadership and hands-on operational support to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused parking services during events and daily operations. The Parking Supervisor oversees parking staff, assists with traffic management, monitors parking equipment and systems, and helps coordinate event parking logistics. This is a part-time role with scheduling based on events. Our regular event season runs from September through May.
This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00.
Benefits for part-time roles: 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.
About the Venue
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 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.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee event-day operation of parking facilities and parking/traffic activity.
  • Supervise, direct, and support Parking Attendants.
  • Assist with staff training, scheduling, attendance monitoring, and performance oversight.
  • Monitor parking operations during events to ensure safe and efficient vehicle movement.
  • Implement traffic flow plans and adjust staffing and operations as needed during high-volume events.
  • Provide excellent customer service and promptly resolve parking-related concerns and complaints.
  • Monitor parking equipment, access systems, signage, and facility conditions; report maintenance and operational issues.
  • Assist with oversight of parking credentials, permits, validations, and operational reporting.
  • Ensure proper use of cashless payment systems and assist customers with payment-related issues.
  • Support ADA compliance and maintain a safe environment for guests and employees.
  • Maintain communication with event staff, security personnel, and other departments to support successful event operations.
  • Assist with incident documentation and other administrative duties as assigned.
  • Perform hands-on operational duties as needed to support parking activities.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  • Previous experience in parking, transportation, hospitality, event operations, or similar preferred.
  • Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Familiarity with, or able to learn parking systems and processing payments via a cashless point of sale device.
  • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and working outside in varying weather conditions.
  • Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift/carry heavy items as needed.

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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