Conversion Manager- Petersen Event Center

The Conversion Manager plays a vital role in transforming the Petersen Events Center and Victory Heights Arena and Sports Performance Center to accommodate a wide range of events, ranging from concerts and sporting events, to banquets and corporate functions. This hands-on position oversees a union crew during event setups and teardowns, ensuring all conversions are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Requirements

• Manage and lead arena and venue conversions, including setup and teardown of seating, stages, courts, flooring, and event layouts.
• Supervise full-time and part-time union crews, managing checklists, delegating tasks and adjusting workflows to ensure timely execution.
• Maintain and inventory changeover equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Read and interpret floor plans, production notes, and other technical documents for accurate setup execution.
• Ensure all conversions adhere to safety regulations and OSHA standards.
• Collaborate with event managers and other departments to review event layouts, coordinate setup needs, and ensure all checklist items are completed accurately.
• Communicate effectively between shifts to ensure continuity, accountability, and successful completion of tasks.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement by identifying workflow efficiencies and helping refine standard operating procedures.
• Respond to last-minute changes and unexpected challenges with professionalism, flexibility, and urgency.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training part-time utility crew members

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401k plan