Conversion Manager- Petersen Event Center

POSITION: Conversion Manager DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: General Manager FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt LEGENDS GLOBAL Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us! 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. Working under the Director of Event Operations and Production, the Conversion Manager is responsible for managing logistics across various venue spaces, maintaining equipment, and adapting quickly to the demands of a fast-paced, event-driven environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, reliable team leader who thrives behind the scenes and takes pride in delivering seamless event experiences. Key Responsibilities: 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. Assign and direct staff to meet tight turnaround schedules and maintain setup accuracy. 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 Requirements: Willingness to work a highly flexible, event-driven schedule, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts. Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and moving heavy equipment (tables, chairs, staging, etc.) Team-oriented mindset with strong organizational and time management skills. Clear and professional communication skills—both verbal and written. Possess the ability to adapt quickly, take initiative, and maintain a high level of professionalism regardless of the hour or challenge. Preferred Qualifications: 1–3 years of experience in facility operations, conversions, or related fields, ideally within arenas or live event venues. Familiarity with arena changeovers, labor relations, and working in a union environment. Experience interpreting event documents and CAD layouts. Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD experience is a plus. Valid driver’s license preferred. COMPENSATION Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan. WORKING CONDITIONS Location: On Site PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.