Utilizing initiative and independent judgment, the Assistant General Manager assists the SVP – General Manager in planning, directing and managing the day-to-day operations of the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA, including sales & marketing, finance, event services, operations, human resources, public safety, production, union related issues, and facility maintenance. Supervision is exercised over professional staff, who directs various sections in day-to-day operations. Responsibility further includes evaluation and development of recommendations to improve organizational administration, procedures, policies, and programs. Unusual problems and major changes in programs or policy are discussed with the SVP – General Manager.
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This role will pay a salary of $115,000 to $175,000.
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For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
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- Assist the General Manager in planning, directing and managing the day-to-day operations of the Center, including sales & marketing, finance, event services, operations, human resources, public safety, production, union related issues, and facility maintenance.
- Maintains active contact with the Client/Contract Administrator. Monitors Spectra’s compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
- Actively promotes the use of the facility to maximize its utilization.
- Negotiates lease agreements as determined necessary and in the best interests of the facility.
- Negotiates contracts and agreements with event organizers, hosts, managers and agents.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the Client/Contract Administrator, tenants, government departments and agencies, entertainment/convention industry, community and civic organizations to encourage continual and regular use of the facility.
- Coordinates facility involvement with Convention, Local Sponsors and Visitors Bureau, as well as other appropriate destination marketing agencies.
- Assures the coordination, implementation and administration of specific plans and programs prescribed by corporate directives, to include: matters of training and development; quality assurance; energy efficiency; safety/emergency procedures, crowd control and crisis management procedures, or other areas as needed.
- Develops and implements facility goals in accordance with the management contract, the Client’s objectives, corporate policy, and good business practice.
- Prepares and maintains required and necessary reports/records for the Client/Contract Administrator and for the Corporate Office.
- Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs all activities and personnel engaged in maintaining and operating the facility.
- Assists and coordinates with the development of the annual operating calendar, activity schedules, projections for attendance and/or revenue
- Assist the General Manager in the development and administration of the facility’s operating and capital budgets. Work directly with the department directors in developing departmental operating budgets and revenue projections.
- Recruit, select, lead, motivate and evaluate director level staff; provide or coordinate training as needed; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Work with the departmental leaders in the day to day management of their various departmental disciplines; review and evaluate processes and results; identify and resolve deficiencies and challenges.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
- Develop and implement programs, policies, and procedures for the Center.
- Assist the General Manager in the oversight of the facility’s contract service partners (Food & Beverage, Parking, A/V, IT, Electrical).
- Develop or direct the development and preparation of comprehensive management reports and manuals (i.e. Operations Manual, Event Handbook, Annual Sales & Marketing Plan, Annual Preventative Maintenance Plan, Annual Facility Report, Booking Policies, Fire Code Rules & Regulations, etc.)
- Participate and leads various interdepartmental project groups, special projects, and task forces.
- Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
- Represent the General Manager as needed at various meetings.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, facility stakeholders and facility users
- Provide an extremely high level of customer service at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
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- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional venue center management, with at least two (3) years of direct supervisory experience at the department director level.
- Experience opening an Entertainment Complex/Arena or similar type public assembly venue preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public assembly facility management, hospitality management, business administration or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet these requirements may be substituted.
- Operational characteristics of public assembly facility management.
- Modern management methods, long-range planning, principles of budgeting and supervisory techniques.
- Should possess a working knowledge of each area of direct and indirect supervision including sales & marketing, event services, safety & security, facility maintenance & housekeeping, finance and human resources, audio-visual, telecommunications and food & beverage operations.
- Contract development and negotiations including facility use license agreements, service agreements, and sponsorships agreements.
- Modern and effective customer service practices.
- Knowledge of EEOC, FLSA, OSHA, ADA and other industry related legal issues as well as Covid protocalls.
- Interpersonal techniques in dealing with unique groups and sensitive circumstances.
- Terminology used in convention and entertainment settings.
- Must have computer skills in Microsoft office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, and internet software.
- Capital Improvement Project Experience
- Facility Budgeting, Revenue Forecasting and Expense Control
- Plan, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
- Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Work under high pressure in meeting urgent deadlines.
- Provide visionary leadership to facility staff.
- Recognize, analyze and resolve challenges.
- Develop and implements programs, policies, and procedures for the convention center.
- Ability to develop comprehensive management reports and manuals (i.e. Operations Manual, Event Handbook, Annual Sales & Marketing Plan, Annual Preventative Maintenance Plan, Annual Facility Report, Booking Policies, Fire Code Rules & Regulations, etc…)
- Ability to conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
- Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, facility stakeholders and facility users.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended numbers of days.
- Â To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and be internet proficient.
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