Operations Manager | Full Time | Graham Park Exhibition Center

Operations Manager | Full-Time | Graham Park Exhibition Center in Rochester, Minnesota | Careers at Graham Park Exhibition Center

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Operations Manager | Full-Time | Graham Park Exhibition Center

Location US-MN-Rochester

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 11 hours ago(10/7/2026 10:26 AM)

Job ID 2026-34919

Location Name Graham Park Exhibition Center

Category Operations

Type Regular Full-Time

Location : Location US-MN-Rochester

Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code 55904

Location : Address 112 Arena Drive SE

Job Post Information* : Post End Date 12/31/2026

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and hands-on execution of facility operations for the Graham Park Exhibition Center. Working under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Operations Manager provides leadership for venue operations, event conversions, facility readiness, maintenance coordination, and safety compliance. This position serves as a key member of the management team and is responsible for ensuring the facility is maintained at the highest standards while delivering exceptional experiences for event organizers, exhibitors, guests, participants, and community stakeholders.

This role pays an annual salary of $48,000 - $52,000

Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About the Venue

The Graham Park Exhibition Center is a brand new facility in Rochester, MN, built by Olmsted County and managed by Oak View Group. The newly constructed 82,000-square-foot facility will be home to trade shows, fundraisers, equine events, comedians, concerts, weddings, and more.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and performing tasks to set up, convert, and tear down events
• Responsible for facility maintenance and snow removal
• Coordinate event logistics as assigned
• Manage and clean changeover equipment and areas
• Assist Director of Operations with projects as requested
• Adhere to all Venue Management Policies and Procedures
• Assist the Event Manager with all facets of event management and coordination
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Operations or General Manager

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3-5 years of experience with event changeovers & the general functions of the Operations Department
• Knowledge of management principles, with emphasis on working with & training staff
• Knowledge of boilers, chillers, and refrigeration is helpful.
• Ability to climb stairs and lift heavy objects unaided
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended numbers of consecutive days
• Must be able to, or willing to learn how to operate equipment such as skidloader, pallet jacks, telehandlers, and others

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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