Coliseum Events Manager

The City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desire. Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment that fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents. If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share, please consider the opportunity below.


The Events Manager position serves as the primary on-site contact with every promoter for events ranging in gross revenue to potentially over $1M. This position also serves as a multi-faceted Event Manager for producing all levels and types of events including in-house, amphitheater, and swim meets, and prepares event outlines and scaled drawings of event areas. The Event Manager is primarily the on-site contact for planning the event, moving in of the event into the facility, the actual event, and moving out of the event; requiring that this manager frequently adapt all internal and external resources to often changing scenarios. The Event Manager supervises facility operations including outside contractors and facility employees during the event. Determines staffing requirements and reacts to changes brought on by security concerns, fluctuations in attendance, weather, and cancellations/late arrivals. This position assumes a high level of financial/budgetary responsibility and is required to act quickly and make sound financial and practical/operational decisions regarding changes throughout the planning process and on the date of the event. The candidate in this position must have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with divisions within the facility, contracted vendors/services, and clientele including high-profile touring promotions agencies with excellent Verbal and Written communication skills. This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
  • "OR" an Associate's Degree and 6+ years of experience in the functionality of Coliseum/Venues, Arenas, Multi-functional facilities, event management procedures, and related industry fields.
    • "OR" High School Diploma and 7+ years of experience in the functionality of Coliseum Venues/Arenas, Multi-functional facilities, event management procedures, and related industry fields.
• 4+ years of event management procedures, and/or supervisory experience in the functionality of Coliseum/Venues, Arenas, Multi-functional facilities, or related industry fields.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with booking software (i.e., Concentrics CAD software or related software)

Work Schedule Requirement: Wednesday - Tuesday 40 hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Employment Type: Active Full-Time