Title: General Manager
Department: Administrative
Type: Full – Time, Salaried - Exempt
Immediate Supervisor: Idaho Falls Auditorium District Board and Centennial Management
Supervision Exercised: Idaho Falls Event Center Staff
General Statement of Duties: The General Manager is the primary individual responsible for the direction for the planning, administration, and operational management for the facility, its physical plant facilities and equipment, finances and personnel, consistent with the goals and directives of the Idaho Falls Auditorium District. Duties include providing leadership and direction to subordinate operating departments, management and staff, the coordination and execution of plans and directives, the continuing of liaison with corporate staff, industry associates, governing agencies, communication mediums and the general public.
About the Arena: Mountain America Center opened Nov 2022 and is top 200 venue for ticket sales in the world. The venue will be host to the 2026 NCDC Dineen Cup in April. We host over 150 events per year between the arena and conference space.
Areas of Responsibility:
1. Ensures that all events are coordinated and executed in a professional manner.
2. Maintain proper, on-going relationships and communications with tenants, touring staff, and public for positive image.
3. Directs, assists and coordinates for the procurement of activities and events; negotiates contracts and agreements with industry agents and associates.
4. Provides for control of day-to-day operations; assuring the coordination of plans, programs and events; conducts post-event operational and financial review and analysis.
5. Provides or coordinates for timely and effective response to directives and requests received from internal and external organizations, agencies, departments and individuals; assures and maintains the integrity of the division and the corporation in all forms of communications and personal contacts
6. Directs the development and administers to the execution of operating and marketing financial plans and documents; to include, operating revenue and expense budgets; job hours budgets; capital expense plans and budgets.
7. Assures the Board of personnel and the operation of plant and facilities is conducted in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations Administer lease agreements and facility contracts.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of the principals and practices used in the successful management of a multi-purpose special event facility. Ability to anticipate problems and implement immediate corrective action; Considerable knowledge of event solicitation and presentation, maintenance, custodial and safety requirements, public relations, advertising and media relations, box office operations, personnel and office management; Ability to work simultaneously with a broad variety of vested interest groups and to foster a cooperative environment; Ability to achieve quality results with minimum of resources; Ability to perform effectively under significant pressure typically associated with meeting the demands and timetables of the entertainment industry; Thorough knowledge of governmental administration and responsibilities; Graduated from a four-year accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration for related fields; A minimum of five years experience preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
