Event Manager | Full-Time | Navy Pier Events Facility. Job in Chicago Move Collective Jobs

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 Event Manager will manage every aspect of assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; provide professional client services support in the planning, organization, and management of events within the facility. Monitor the logistics of these events and all event coordination tasks after booking through to their conclusion. Coordinate communication between event staff and delegate assignment and be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience. This role pays an annual salary of $60,000‑$75,000. 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 July 10th, 2026 . About the Venue Navy Pier has always been the "People's Pier". Built in 1916 as part of Daniel Burnham's famed plan of Chicago, today Navy Pier boasts versatile, multipurpose event spaces and high‑quality amenities against one of the most unique and spectacular lakefront settings in the Midwest. Navy Pier showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities, and more—all available to guests of on‑site events. Navy Pier offers two exhibit halls, 34 meeting rooms, the historic Aon Grand Ballroom and Lakeview Terrace that overlook the lakefront. These dramatic and diverse spaces are ideal for trade and consumer shows, conferences, business meetings, and special events of any size. Responsibilities Direct all facility staff in delivering facility services for events and resolving event related problems. Direct and participate in pre‑event planning, reviewing any history of the event, initiating correspondence and conferences with the event planner, their suppliers, and Navy Pier staff. Compile and review events and contractor charges with appropriate OVG360 staff and event planner, prepare proper documentation for invoice preparation and assist in the follow‑up on collections. Conduct post‑event meetings with the event planner and their contractors as necessary to evaluate services provided. Conduct tours of the facilities for potential customers, explain services and facilities available, describe how they may best be used by the event, and determine the needs of the potential event. Assist with preparing pricing estimates for prospective meetings. Monitor and ensure compliance with contractual responsibilities of all parties. Prepare pre‑event planning documents and instructions. Ensure compliance with all facilities and appropriate governmental rules and regulations by the event planners and all service providers working on the event. Provide clear, concise, and timely communication of directives to other departments. Implement facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintain the proper image and generate positive public relations with patrons and staff. Work with internal service partners to provide quality service to customers. Serve as liaison for all facility clients to ensure highest level of customer service for all external service providers. Establish new standards of customer service by working with departments in the facility. Participate in the training and supervision of other Event Managers. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Qualifications 3‑5+ years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in a stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, business, or related field preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, word processing, and Internet. Knowledge of operational characteristics of events. Ability to identify the needs of users of the facility. Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques. Knowledge of customer service practices. Knowledge of principles of supervision, scheduling, and training employees. Demonstrated familiarity with facility use contracts. Knowledge of fire and public safety regulations. Knowledge of A/V equipment and electronic systems in public assembly facilities. Experience with budget preparation and control. Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings. Experience with AutoCAD is preferred but not required. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Broughton Group