Convention Center Manager
City of Visalia - Visalia, CA
Full-time
Salary: $113,204.00 - $142,316.00 Annually
Application Deadline: May 23, 2025
The City of Visalia is recruiting for Convention Center Manager. Please click here to view the recruitment announcement.
THE CONVENTION CENTER
The Visalia Convention Center serves as a gathering place and positive opportunity for economic growth and community vitality. Our employees strive to provide outstanding customer service in quality facilities, guaranteeing a remarkable experience for each person planning or attending an event. The recently renovated Visalia Convention Center is sporting a new look with $5.5 million in improvements, and an additional $5 million in improvements is planned to be implemented over the next several years. Located in vibrant Downtown Visalia and adjacent to the full-service Marriott Hotel and Comfort Suites Inn, the Visalia Convention Center is considered one of the premier mid-state convention, meeting, and trade show destinations, with 114,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and arena seating. The Convention Center is owned and operated by the City of Visalia and can accommodate everything from a convention, conference, seminar or tradeshow to a concert, dance, or sporting event.
View our facility:
http://bit.ly/2ixIP6R
THE CONVENTION CENTER
The Visalia Convention Center serves as a gathering place and positive opportunity for economic growth and community vitality. Our employees strive to provide outstanding customer service in quality facilities, guaranteeing a remarkable experience for each person planning or attending an event. The recently renovated Visalia Convention Center is sporting a new look with $5.5 million in improvements, and an additional $5 million in improvements is planned to be implemented over the next several years. Located in vibrant Downtown Visalia and adjacent to the full-service Marriott Hotel and Comfort Suites Inn, the Visalia Convention Center is considered one of the premier mid-state convention, meeting, and trade show destinations, with 114,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and arena seating. The Convention Center is owned and operated by the City of Visalia and can accommodate everything from a convention, conference, seminar or tradeshow to a concert, dance, or sporting event.
View our facility:
http://bit.ly/2ixIP6R
Examples of Duties:
THE POSITION
The position represents an outstanding career opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic manager to oversee and lead the Convention Center. In doing so, they will ensure an effective operation by managing and directing all operations, staff, concessionaires, and maintenance activities in order to maintain a high degree of guest satisfaction while providing a safe working environment for staff. The manager develops and implements marketing and sales strategies that will ensure targeted sales goals and growth are met. Furthermore, the manager is responsible for preparing, implementing, and administering the annual budget, fees and procurement for the Convention Center. Finally, this position has a key role in meeting the community needs and being the primary point of contact and engaging with marketing entities such as the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, and other downtown business organizations.
The position represents an outstanding career opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic manager to oversee and lead the Convention Center. In doing so, they will ensure an effective operation by managing and directing all operations, staff, concessionaires, and maintenance activities in order to maintain a high degree of guest satisfaction while providing a safe working environment for staff. The manager develops and implements marketing and sales strategies that will ensure targeted sales goals and growth are met. Furthermore, the manager is responsible for preparing, implementing, and administering the annual budget, fees and procurement for the Convention Center. Finally, this position has a key role in meeting the community needs and being the primary point of contact and engaging with marketing entities such as the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, and other downtown business organizations.
Qualifications / Requirements:
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of event management, the ability to facilitate consistent sales growth and profitability, and will pride themselves on providing excellent service. It is critical that the new incumbent have outstanding communication skills and understand the need for creative solutions to operational, maintenance, technical, personnel, sales, and marketing needs. In addition, the ability to develop and maintain strong and effective professional relationships with businesses, citizens, employees, organizations, and other marketing entities will be critical to success in this position.
Please click here to view the full job description.
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of event management, the ability to facilitate consistent sales growth and profitability, and will pride themselves on providing excellent service. It is critical that the new incumbent have outstanding communication skills and understand the need for creative solutions to operational, maintenance, technical, personnel, sales, and marketing needs. In addition, the ability to develop and maintain strong and effective professional relationships with businesses, citizens, employees, organizations, and other marketing entities will be critical to success in this position.
The ability to manage complex projects, identify and overcome obstacles, be a team player, take a global perspective, and make sound decisions are also essential. Equally important will be experience and abilities in conducting strong and effective community outreach and facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be someone who stays abreast of current trends in the industry, cutting edge technology, and is aware of realities of the marketplace. The selected candidate should be someone who is a dedicated professional, highly motivated, responsive, innovative, and will plan and implement a strategic vision for the future.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:
- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in operation and management of a convention center or similar facility.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Business or Public Administration or related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours, as needed.
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
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Additional Information:
PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Positions in this class are typically situated in a standard office environment, but may be required to perform moderate physical work including walking, standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting and carrying equipment weighing between 25 to 50 pounds. Positions may also require attendance at outdoor events resulting in exposure to the weather.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental material will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in a job related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
EXPERIENCE VISALIA. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE.
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 145,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.
As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions in this class are typically situated in a standard office environment, but may be required to perform moderate physical work including walking, standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting and carrying equipment weighing between 25 to 50 pounds. Positions may also require attendance at outdoor events resulting in exposure to the weather.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental material will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in a job related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
- $9,434 - $11,860 monthly
- CalPERS Retirement Program
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation
- Longevity Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
EXPERIENCE VISALIA. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE.
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 145,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.
As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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