Marketing/Group Sales Assistant| Xtream Arena And Greenstate Family Fieldhouse

Oak View Group

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.

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Overview

Xtream Arena and the GreenState Family Fieldhouse is currently seeking outgoing, motivated people to join Marketing and group sales team and assist in various aspects of venue management. Assistants will get hands-on experience hosting first-class events, including but not limited to, Iowa Heartlanders ECHL Hockey, University of Iowa Volleyball, concerts, family shows and other events.

Post-graduate opportunities may be available with other venues within the OVG family. Compensation is provided.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $11.00 to $15.00.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

End date - May 31, 2024

About the Venue

Xtream Arena powered by Mediacom & GreenState Family Fieldhouse serves as a highly accessible and most importantly right-sized venue for concerts, family shows, and special events. Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse fulfills a longstanding community and economic development void in Coralville and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

Will assist the Director of Marketing in implementation of digital strategy including creating content for social channels, website updating and email marketing. Support group sales efforts of Xtream Arena Gold Access, the corporate partnerships program and develop group sales lists for outreach.

Oversee and implement grassroots marketing efforts for sporting events and concerts booked in the facility. Learn how to create, upload, and run graphics on Daktronics video and ribbon boards and other advertising systems within the venue.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) academic year remaining at a 2- or 4- year program

• Available to work approximately 15-20 hours/week in an office setting

• Available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed

• Strong work ethic

• Other requirements listed for each department in role responsibilities

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

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.

EEO

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.