Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Operations Coordinator supervises and directs the day-to-day operations of the facilities. The position provides leadership and direction to part-time staff about building policy and procedures.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.07 (per CBA).

Benefits as per the union agreement.

This position will remain open until October 24, 2025.

This position is based at Stormont Vail Events Center. The 80-acre site in the center of Topeka now known as the Stormont Vail Events Center has a long history of use for activities related to agriculture, farming, exhibitions, education and entertainment. Stormont Vail Events Center is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena built in 1987 in Topeka, Kansas. Landon Arena, named for Kansas' elder statesman, governor Alfred M. Landon (1887–1987) was built 1987.

• Oversees the operation of all event changeovers, i.e. basketball floor, stage risers, chairs, and signs
• Performs routine to moderate tasks maintaining livestock arena, exercise arena, stall barn, facility floors, chairs, staging, risers, and other inventory as needed.
• Oversees housekeeping services for the facilities
• Assign work activities, monitor work flow, identify and resolve common operational issues
• Maintain an accurate record keeping system for hazardous materials communication program
• Interacting with clients, serving their needs within the confines of state and local laws, and provides physical facility needs and performs custodial duties.
• Performs moderate to difficult set-ups in livestock facilities and works around some livestock.
• Performs operation of machinery, included fork lifts, skid steer, tractor, and pick-up trucks.
• Review and coordinate and changeover work plan, facility maintenance and operations.

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Possess superior interpersonal and strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, handle multiple tasks at one time, meet deadlines
• Must be self-motivated with strong leadership abilities and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of operational equipment including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jacks, scrubbers, floor buffers, mechanical lifting devices, staging, retractable seating risers, basketball floors
• Ability to follow written instruction, interpret AutoCAD drawings and blueprints
• Candidates must be able to follow orders explicitly, be capable of working as part of a team, and be able to work well with other individuals. Candidates should be able to work alone if required, and be able to complete tasks up to and including final clean up and putting tools and supplies back to their assigned storage areas.
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) work days and extended number of days
• Forklift certification is preferred
• Valid Kansas Drivers License is required

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.