Operations Manager Palm Springs Plaza Theatre

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.

Operations Manager supervises and coordinates the set‑up, operations, janitorial and event‑specific equipment for the Plaza Theatre. The Operations Manager will oversee all building changeovers, event setups and post‑event reset while providing highly responsible staff assistance. Responsible for hiring, training and supervising event operations crew. Ensures an effective and cost‑efficient program by controlling the Operations budget, and performs related day‑to‑day responsibilities as required.

This role pays an annual salary of $75,000-$80,000

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 March 6, 2026.

The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre
, Palm Springs' premier cultural landmark since 1936, is undergoing a complete restoration and will reopen in December 2025. Under the management of Oak View Group and in partnership with the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation and the City of Palm Springs, this historic venue will be transformed into a state‑of‑the‑art performing arts destination while preserving its iconic character. The renovated theatre will generate a significant economic impact for downtown Palm Springs while offering world‑class entertainment and cultural programming.

• Assume management responsibility for all services and activities involved in the maintenance and operations of Plaza Theatre including event set‑up and tear down, building changeovers and oversight of janitorial services.
• Coordinate with the City of Palm Springs, all capital and maintenance projects
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work of part‑time operations staff; assign work activities and annual projects.
• Monitor part‑time event staff hours; allocate hours to each event worked; approve time worked at the end of each pay period.
• Assist venue Technical Director set‑up of events; coordinate building set up coordinate facility arrangements with concessionaires and/or vendors; manage all event‑specific equipment.
• Order supplies and materials for maintenance and housekeeping programs within budget guidelines; receive and maintain supplies.
• Preform daily walkthroughs of the facility to ensure safety and cleanliness
• Attend production meetings at previously scheduled times to go over event details, promotions, and specific event assignments.
• Ensure that the client needs are met in a professional and courteous manner.
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors and contractors; schedule services; monitor the work of contractors
• Assist with department budget maintenance; track and monitor building supplies track and monitor cleaning supplies.
• Assist with the maintenance of all building equipment
• Responsible for Health & Safety compliance.
• Plans for and prepares facilities for events including chairs, stages, tables, and other equipment as assigned.
• Prepares and maintains audio/visual equipment including projectors, microphones, sound and lighting consoles, line array/speakers and other equipment as assigned.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Respond to visual and audible alarms from building automation and life safety systems.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained according to factory specifications and maintain accurate records to that fact.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur while maintaining an effective working relationship with clients, employees, patrons and others encountered during employment.
• Assist in overseeing activities of construction projects, vendors, FF&E purchases, and subcontractors.
• Perform highly diversified duties to maintain and repair onsite equipment.
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