Manager of Event Parking| Full Time | UBS Arena

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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Reporting to the Director of Parking & Transportation, this position will manage and prepare for day-to-day event parking at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to walk for extended periods of time.
• Stand/move about – frequently, 60%
• Sitting – frequently, 40%
• Occasional Pushing/Pulling – Up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional Lifting – Up to 25 lbs.
  
  
  

Work Environment

The duties of this position are split between the office environment and outdoors on event days. Be prepared to work in different weather conditions. Must uphold and maintain a customer friendly environment.

This role will pay a salary of $75,000 to $85,000.

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 12 holidays).

Remove after Sept 27th, 2024

UBS Arena at Belmont Park is made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venue and home of the New York Islanders is developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders, and Jeff Wilpon. The state -of -the -art  arena opened in November 2021 and has welcomed numerous top artists including Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, TWICE, Eagles, John Mayer, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience for guests including clear sightlines and premier acoustics.

UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, being awarded LEED Green Building Certification in January 2023. The venue also achieved carbon neutrality for operations in Fall 2022 which made it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard. For more information on the venue’s sustainability efforts, please visit UBSArena.com/sustainability.

Located on the historic grounds of Belmont Park, UBS Arena is located just 30 minutes by LIRR from Grand Central or Penn Station and is easily accessible from across the region via mass transit or car. To plan your trip, please visit UBSArena.com/plan-your-trip.

For additional information, please visit UBSArena.com or @UBSArena on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

• Ensure operational excellence and high-quality service by developing and implementing efficient procedures with emphasis on continual improvement.
• Hire, develop, train, and support team of in-house part-time parking supervisors, ambassadors, and porters.
• Perform minor maintenance of Parking (PARCS) devices (ticket jams in pay stations, repair barrier gates).
• Train designated staff on remote management of Parking (PARCS) systems.
• Inspect all parking systems/devices to ensure they are operational.
• Work with the Operations Department to ensure all events are set up to the client's specifications and that all fire codes and safety regulations are being followed.
• Coordinate and provide clear, concise, and timely communication with building staff of all requirements necessary for events by preparing and distributing detailed Event Data Sheets, diagrams, and event staffing requirements for each assigned event.
• Ability to problem solve, make quick decisions and delegate responsibility while remaining professional and pleasant during stressful situations.
• Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels based on event budgets.
• Responsible for the hiring, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, scheduling, training and development of part-time parking staff.
• Assist Director with creating new parking products, additional revenue streams, and reducing costs of the parking and transportation operation.
• Assist Director with working towards sustainability goals, including revenue, PARCS system, and operational audits.
• Assist with strategic planning, traffic management planning, and budgeting.
• Review/analyze guest surveys and other performance measures to maximize operational performance.
• 4+ years of experience in parking/transportation management, event management preferred.
• Knowledge of parking revenue management systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have the ability to work flexible schedule including long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be comfortable working with the public and have strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Valid driver license required.
  
  
  

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.

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.