Spectra, an international sports and entertainment firm representing venues, teams, municipalities and world-class events, is seeking a professional salesperson to join our growing corporate team. This exciting position will be responsible for generating revenue from local, regional and national companies through the sale of integrated sponsorship packages for regional properties while leading the corporate sponsorship sales efforts of the newest NLL team, the New York Riptide and other client-created events and programming. The Director of Partnerships will develop and sell fully integrated marketing, media and promotional programs that include marketing rights, on premise signage, event sponsorships, promotions, event marketing, media exposure and select premium seating elements.  

The Director of Marketing is responsible for the promotion of concerts, sporting events, conventions and shows within the facility, while developing creative marketing campaigns that promote public/community awareness. He/she is responsible for maintaining relationships with media partners, and ensuring fulfillment of contracts while overseeing the media buying and billing process. This individual will manage, supervise and coordinate all the activities of the Marketing department and assist the General Manager in booking and sales efforts to reach budget goals and generate revenue for the facility. The Director of Marketing will develop and implement marketing plans for the facility/events, manage event advertising budgets/promotions, engage in booking/sales calls with potential facility users and assist in developing new events for the facility.  

The Director of Finance plans and directs all aspects of financial, accounting, purchasing, and internal control functions for the venue by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinate supervisors.   Other responsibilities include overseeing the interviewing, hiring of fulltime employees for the venue; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.   Designed as a multi-function event facility, the Curry County Fairgrounds and Events Center is fully equipped to host rodeos, livestock sales, dog shows, concerts, circuses, trade shows, conventions, sporting events and a vast array of other private and public special events.  With approximately 96,000 square feet, the climate-controlled, indoor arena can fully extend the limits of your space and creativity. The venue includes spectator seating for approximately 3,300 people (including 294 premium seats) and availability of an additional 3,200 seats on the arena floor, this setting is ideal for your ultimate event.  You can learn more about our venue here: www.curryeventscenter.com    

The Operations Supervisor directs, manages, supervises and coordinates event setup activities and operations for the facility and provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Event and Operations.   Designed as a multi-function event facility, the Curry County Fairgrounds and Events Center is fully equipped to host rodeos, livestock sales, dog shows, concerts, circuses, trade shows, conventions, sporting events and a vast array of other private and public special events.  With approximately 96,000 square feet, the climate-controlled, indoor arena can fully extend the limits of your space and creativity. The venue includes spectator seating for approximately 3,300 people (including 294 premium seats) and availability of an additional 3,200 seats on the arena floor, this setting is ideal for your ultimate event.  You can learn more about our venue here: www.curryeventscenter.com      

  The Executive Chef has the primary duty of managing the culinary team, a recognized department of venue’s F&B operation.  The Executive Chef will actively supervisor, coach, counsel, direct, train and mentor employees in meeting company qualify standards, and will independently initiate and authorize all employment actions such as hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, promotion and transfer.  The Executive Chef will actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant and cooperative work environment.   The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the direction of the kitchen’s daily activities in accordance with Spectra policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability and a positive, productive and compliant work environment.  The Executive Chef is solely responsible for the effective management and operation of the culinary team including event planning support, scheduling, food preparation and production, food cost control, compliance with food safety and sanitation policies, cleaning, kitchen safety, employee training and supervision, and any other tasks assigned by the F&B Director.  The Executive Chef must provide a high level of oversight, culinary proficiency and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running all food outlets and events.    This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the business. The Executive Chef must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule which to evenings and weekends.  Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills and self-direction required.       

The Cook is responsible for preparing menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment. The Cook must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction.  Portion control, food waste and sanitation are additional areas that the Cook must be aware of while operating in the kitchen.  

The Catering Manager provides support and assistance with Catering activities as well providing assistance to the concession managers in the profitable management of concessions operations, as needed.  The Catering Manager will independently initiate and authorize all employment actions such as hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, promotion and transfer.  The Catering Manager will actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant and cooperative work environment.   The Catering Manager will provide oversight and resolution responsibility for employee performance issues. The Catering Manager must provide a high level of event oversight, technical proficiency and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of any assigned event.  A critical function of the Catering Manager will be to actively mentor, train and help employees and volunteers meet company quality standards. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule which to evenings and weekends.  Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-direction and strong technical (computer and POS) aptitude required. 

The Banquet Supervisor oversees all aspects of a banquet or event, including set-up, food presentation, serving, and cleanup while focusing on detail and quality presentation and customer service. Banquet supervisors are also responsible for training and coaching of the banquet staff.  

Designed as a multi-function event facility, the Curry County Fairgrounds and Events Center is fully equipped to host rodeos, livestock sales, dog shows, concerts, circuses, trade shows, conventions, sporting events and a vast array of other private and public special events.  With approximately 96,000 square feet, the climate-controlled, indoor arena can fully extend the limits of your space and creativity. The venue includes spectator seating for approximately 3,300 people (including 294 premium seats) and availability of an additional 3,200 seats on the arena floor, this setting is ideal for your ultimate event.  You can learn more about our venue here: www.curryeventscenter.com    The General Manager is responsible for the efficient, professional and profitable operation of the venue.   In addition to managing the day to day business operations, the General Manager solicits new sources of revenue, both on and off the venue property. Responsible for overall management, promotion, and operation of the facility, including purchasing, policy administration, booking, marketing, finance, food and beverage, box office, advertising, security, production, maintenance, and related operations for an complex. This position is responsible for the development, coordination and management of all aspects and strategies for the arena's entertainment events. 

The Catering Sales Manager has a primary duty of making sales and obtaining orders or contracts for venue.  This position is responsible for generating, managing and coordinating outside catering sales, as well as initiating, directing and implementing marketing functions in the Catering Department.  The Sales Manager will independently manage and oversee all aspects of full group operations from reservation, through contract negotiation and finalization, to group reception and event catering.    The Catering Sales Manager maintains a consistently positive and professional relationship with internal and external clients. The Sales Manager will handle sales and customer service issues including providing outstanding customer service; researching, resolving and clarifying invoice questions; and providing knowledgeable and appropriate suggestions regarding menu selections.  The Sales Manager will facilitate the flow of information internally, as well as communicate with all guests and vendors. Must be available to assist with general catering operations as needed.      The Catering Sales Manager must be able to work a variable shift, including evenings and weekends, depending upon event requirements, to best serve our customers.  

Housekeeping Team members are responsible for the continuous cleaning of the facility, as well as keeping the environment safe and hazard free for entertainers, guests, patrons, and staff. They are responsible for ensuring the venue is ready to go for all events and presentable at all times. They must communicate in a friendly, respectful and understanding manner with both colleagues and guests alike. They must politely give consistent, timely and accurate information and find answers when unsure. Must be a team player, cooperate with employees within the department as well as other departments.   Spectra, an industry leader in sports, entertainment and venue management, is dedicated to recruiting and developing individuals with the skills, experience, desire, and values to contribute to the continued growth and success of our organization. Together, with our 250+ sports & entertainment venue partners, we transform events into experiences! These experiences create excitement, turn heads, and make memories. Come Join Us! You can learn more about Spectra at www.spectraexperiences.com/

The Assistant Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement will play an integral role working closely with the Associate AD for Marketing in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan for the Athletics Department with focus on creating memorable and exciting fan experiences while fostering innovative and collaborative efforts to engage students, staff, alumni, sponsors, donors and prospective fans of Rhode Island Athletics.  

This Director of Partnerships will sell fully integrated marketing, media and promotional programs that include marketing rights, on-premise signage, event sponsorships, promotions, event marketing, media exposure and select premium seating elements.  We are looking for an outgoing, people-oriented sales professional who will be responsible for generating new business revenue with local, regional and national companies through the sale of integrated sponsorship packages.  

Utilizing independent judgment, the Director of Operations manages, supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the facilities, including engineering, maintenance, set-up / changeovers, custodial / housekeeping, grounds keeping.  The Director of Operations provides overall administrative planning, direction, and policies to operating managers, assuring the highest quality service program to assure rebooking of events.  This role ensures an effective and cost-efficient program by controlling departmental operating and capital budget while providing highly responsible staff assistance to the General Manager.  

Spectra is seeking a creative, dynamic individual with marketing and/or communications experience to help drive strategic vision and implementation of awareness and revenue driving campaigns for the Iowa Events Center. The preferred candidate for Marketing Manager is a motivated team member who can manage and motivate members of the marketing team to drive innovation, data-driven decisions and community awareness initiatives. This position will report to the Director of Marketing and be an integral part of promoting the Iowa Events Center as a destination for meetings and events while working with promoters to drive ticket sales and attendance.

The Director of Talent Acquisition partners with the operational leads of the organization in order to attract the top talent in our food & hospitality industry.   Spectra is a full life-cycle recruitment environment within a multi-national company with over 250 locations, 30  00 FTEs and 20,000+ PTE including, salaried, hourly, and union employees.

The Accounting Manager position will help monitor, control, and audit financial transactions.  This position will perform a full range of professional accounting duties involved in record keeping, reporting and financial analysis of the facility.   This position is based at our Ford Idaho Center and will assist with the Nampa Civic Center. The Ford Idaho Center features a variety of flexible spaces to host events of all types and sizes. The Ford Idaho Center is a unique combination of three venues under one complex: Ford Idaho Center Arena, Ford Idaho Sports Center, and Ford Idaho Horse Park. The complex is flexible to meet the needs of events of all types and sizes. It is well-suited for conventions, meetings, tradeshows, sporting, social and entertainment events.  

The General Manager is responsible for the efficient, professional and profitable operation of the food service operations at the assigned Spectra venue.  This individual ultimately oversees every managerial, f/t and p/t position, and ensures full compliance with state and federal labor laws, sanitation and food-related ordinances, and alcohol service regulations.  In addition to managing the day to day business operations, the General Manager solicits new sources of revenue, both on and off the venue property.  

The General Manager is responsible for the efficient, professional and profitable operation of the 52 acre Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, which features an 7,500 capacity outdoor arena, 1,000 capacity indoor arena, 152,400 square feet of exhibit space and 500 space RV Park. In addition to managing the day to day business operations, the General Manager solicits new sources of revenue, both on and off the venue property. Responsible for overall management, promotion, and operation of the facility, including construction, purchasing, policy administration, booking, marketing, finance, food and beverage, box office, advertising, corporate partnerships, security, production, maintenance, and related operations for the Complex. This position is responsible for the development, coordination and management of all aspects and strategies for the venue’s entertainment events.

The Box Office Manager will direct, manage and supervise all ticket office functions including staffing, cash control, event management, group sales operations and third party/vendor/promoter relations.