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Director of Venue Operations - Bilbrey Family Event Center - Manhattan, KS
posted 02/03/2026
Position Summary
The Director of Venue Operations must possess a strong background in operations, facility and arena management, and marketing, with preferred experience in rodeo management, arena setup, layout, agricultural knowledge, and stock handling. This role is responsible for the comprehensive day-to-day leadership of the Bilbrey Family Event Center while also contributing to revenue generation, partnership development, and long-term strategic planning.
The position oversees facility operations, event execution, staffing, maintenance, safety compliance, budgeting, sponsorship opportunities, guest experience, food & beverage operations, vendor coordination, and future expansion planning. The Director will actively communicate with and accommodate Kansas State University programming such as the Department of Animal Science and the Rodeo Club, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the venue operates efficiently, safely, and in alignment with University policies and objectives.
Compensation
- Base Salary: $75,000 – $90,000
- Annual Bonus: Target bonus up to 20% of base salary, based on performance metrics
- Additional Incentives: Eligibility to earn partnership and sponsorship commissions tied to executed agreements and revenue generation
- Relocation stipend, if necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Facility Operations & Event Execution
- Maintenance, Safety & Compliance
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Guest Experience, Marketing & Branding
- Partnerships, Sponsorships & Vendor Coordination
- Future Expansion & Strategic Planning
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 5 years of experience in venue, facility, or event operations management
- Demonstrated knowledge of arena or event center operations, staffing, and event execution
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial forecasting, and operational cost control
- Knowledge of safety regulations, emergency planning, and risk management best practices
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules
- •trong communication and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external partners
- Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
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Operations Manager - OKC Fair Park - Oklahoma City, OK
posted 01/26/2026
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in overall operation of OKC Fair Park events.
- Manage and supervise OKC Fair Park crews
- Assist with promoter services and equipment needs.
- Build a strong working relationship with show promoters.
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of crew members.
- Create schedules for equipment operators, footing specialists and crew members based on business needs.
- Delegate duties for daily operations and follow up to ensure that the finished product is satisfactory.
- Enforce rules and regulations of the OKC Fair Park and the Oklahoma City Fire Marshal.
- Work closely with Event Managers to strategize completion of tasks needed for events in-house and turnovers.
- Work with Show Promoters and Event Managers to determine footing needs and communicate to operators.
- In coordination with VP of Events & Operations, communicate with 3rd party contractors including footing installation/removal, contract stall cleaning and waste removal.
- Assist with any additional duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned by OKC Fair Park Executive Vice President and Vice Presidents.
- Obtain forklift license through on-site training.
Agribusiness Manager - OKC Fair Park, Oklahoma State Fair - OK City, OK posted 01/26/2026PRIMARY FOCUS: This is an event planning / livestock and equine competition management position where developing and administrating animal competitions from beginning to end will be the primary focus. The successful candidate will demonstrate how their skills specifically fulfill these requirements as well as any other duties noted herein. Job Responsibilities:
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