Operations Conversions Manager | Full-Time | Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena (U of Rhode Island)

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Operations Conversions Manager | Full-Time | Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena (U of Rhode Island)

Location

US-RI-Kingston

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

3 minutes ago (10/7/2026 5:56 PM)

Job ID

2026-35071

Location Name

Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena (U of Rhode Island)

Category

Operations

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location : Location

US-RI-Kingston

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

02881

Location : Address

1 Lincoln Almond Plaza

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 Operations Conversions Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and hands-on execution of event conversions, changeovers, and facility setups to ensure the venue is prepared safely, efficiently, and on schedule for sporting events, shows & concerts, graduations, exhibitor events, meetings, and more. The Operations Conversions Manager develops changeover and daily staffing plans, supervises part-time staff, coordinates equipment and resources, oversees housekeeping and event-cleaning needs, and works closely with other departments to ensure event requirements and deadlines are met. In addition, the Operations Conversions Manager supports general facility operations, snow removal, event coverage, and other department needs as required. The position will also serve as Manager on Duty and/or building liaison for assigned events. This is a hands-on position requiring significant evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday work based on the venue's event and conversion schedule. This role pays an annual salary of $50,000 - $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 December 31, 2026.

A state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility, the Thomas M. Ryan Center, located on the University of Rhode Island campus in scenic South County, opened its doors in June 2002. Home to URI Men's and Women's Basketball programs, the Ryan Center also features the URI football team's locker room, along with athletic department offices, training rooms, players' lounges, and a souvenir store. The venue seats 8,000 for basketball and over 6,300 for concerts, family shows, lectures, and other community events. The Ryan Center was designed and built to meet all ADA specifications to accommodate our guests with disabilities. Located in Kingston, the Center draws on an audience of over 1.4 million people within a 40-mile radius.

Manage and oversee all event changeovers, ensuring timely and efficient transitions between events, including setup and teardown of equipment such as retractable seating, dashers/plexiglass, basketball flooring, hoops, tables, chairs, etc. Work closely with the Events Department to fulfill event rider specifications and ensure timely and accurate event setups. Manage and oversee all post-event clean-ups to ensure the facility is properly restored after each event. Manage and supervise all part-time staff for event set-ups and general maintenance during