Event Manager Utah Valley Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

The Event Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing and full execution of all booked events at the Century Center. This requires constant communication with clients to collect event‑specific data, recommend products and services, and assemble and distribute complete and accurate data for other departments. The Event Manager is also responsible for overseeing all on‑site activities related to the setup and execution of events.

This role pays an annual salary of $48,000 - $52,000.

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 October 9, 2026.

Located in historic downtown Provo, Utah, the Utah Valley Convention Center opened its doors in 2012 as the premiere meeting space in Utah County. The UVCC boasts modern architecture, flexible meeting space, and breathtaking interior and exterior views of the nearby Wasatch Mountains. Its functional floor plan makes it the perfect venue to host any event.

• Meet, confer, consult and maintain continuous contact with potential and contracted clients
• Provide timely, accurate and detailed proposals, estimates, and layout drawings to potential and contracted clients
• Recommend products and services to meet and exceed client needs and expectations, maximize the overall event experience, and maximize revenue
• Communicate all regulatory restrictions and requirements to clients ensuring compliance prior to event
• Ensure all required contracts and documents are executed according to prescribed timelines including rental contracts, certificates of insurance, licenses, permits
• Ensure collection of all payables by due dates
• Collect, organize, and record event‑specific and logistical data for booked events at Utah Valley Convention Center
• Document all communications with clients via EBMS folder and diary entries
• Create and distribute detailed event resumes and event space layout drawings to other departments in a timely and accurate manner including revisions to previously published documents
• Oversee the set‑up of events ensuring all setups are completed accurately and on‑time
• Anticipate where possible and problem‑solve any event‑related concerns to ensure client satisfaction
• Inspect event space and surroundings to ensure they are maintained properly for events prior to, during and after events
• Consult with exhibit managers, promoters, convention representatives, and others concerning physical set‑up needs and requirements for licensed areas; prepare work orders and cost‑estimates accordingly
• Regularly function as Manager on Duty to ensure client needs are met, events proceed as planned, and complaints are received and addressed appropriately in a timely professional manner
• Conduct and/or participate in post‑event meetings to analyze event outcomes and address issues or concerns
• Prepare and approve final invoicing for assigned events in a timely manner
• Maintain post‑event contact with client to ensure all questions and concerns are addressed
• Complete post‑event summary detailing negatives and positives and input summary into EBMS diary for future reference
• Perform other duties as required

• Operational characteristics of event management
• Customer Service practices
• Crowd management and control techniques
• Fire and public safety regulations
• Basic understanding of food service practices
• Basic understanding of A/V equipment and systems
• Terminology used in entertainment and convention settings
• Relevant federal, state, and local regulations
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office…