Event Manager| Full-Time | Graham Park Exhibition Center

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Event Manager| Full-Time | Graham Park Exhibition Center

Location

US-MN-Rochester

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

3 minutes ago (10/7/2026 11:09 AM)

Job ID

2026-34862

Location Name

Graham Park Exhibition Center

Category

Venue Management

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location : Location

US-MN-Rochester

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

55904

Location : Address

112 Arena Drive SE

Job Post Information* : Post End Date

12/31/2026

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.

The Event Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; hire, train, schedule, and supervise all event staff; oversee building security and interact with local public safety officials to ensure events run smoothly; coordinate communication between event staff/security and delegate assignments; and be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience. This role will pay a salary of $55,000 - $65,000. 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 December 31, 2026.

The Graham Park Exhibiton Center is a brand new facility in Rochester, MN, built by Olmsted County and managed by Oak View Group. The newly constructed 82,000-square-foot facility will be home to trade shows, fundraisers, equine events, comedians, concerts, and more.

Advance, plan, service, and manage all events Plan, manage, and evaluate the work of subordinates Provide leadership and guidance for event personnel Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees/clients, co-workers, part-time staff, contractors, patrons/public, and municipal officials Work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends & holidays as needed Complete all duties with a customer service focus through teamwork & dedication to Oak View Group's principles Assist in the preparation of buildings to meet the requirements of upcoming events/shows Assist with the completion of pre-show event financial estimates Assist with the completion of post-show event settlements Advise lessees on services available from independent contractors for events Recruit, train, and supervise event & security staff Create work schedules for event & security staff, delegate assignments, and review performance/results Function as a liaison between users of the facility and the facility staff Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels Coordinate communication between building staff and show staff during load-in and load-out Investigate and resolve event-related complaints in a professional manner, ensuring customer satisfaction Maintain equipment (radios, metal detection wands, etc.) for all event and security staff Make hospitality arrangements as needed Communicate with municipal officials,