General Manager | Peoria Civic Center (Peoria, IL)
Core
Senior leadership representative responsible for overall management, strategic direction, promotion, and operation of a multi-purpose venue complex including an Arena, Theatre, and Convention Center.
Role type
General Manager (Venue Operations)
Builds
Live entertainment events, business, and cultural events for the community and corporate partners.
Domain
Live events and venues
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic planning, financial management, business development, stakeholder management, operational oversight, contract negotiation, labor relations, crisis management, team leadership
Preferred skills
hospitality management, sports management, public administration, union environment experience, capital planning
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for facility operations and business development; Serve as primary liaison between facility, ownership, community stakeholders, and corporate leadership; Drive booking strategy to maximize venue utilization and revenue; Oversee all venue departments including Booking, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Security, HR, Parking, and Box Office; Develop and manage annual operating budgets and financial forecasts; Negotiate lease agreements, vendor contracts, and event agreements; Lead crisis management and emergency preparedness planning; Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC