What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Manager| Full-Time | Tsongas Center (UMass - Lowell) position at Oak View Group?
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet .
Position Summary
From UMass Lowell baseball and Futures League games to youth tournaments, high school competitions, corporate outings, and special events, LeLacheur Park serves as a dynamic venue for a wide range of athletic and community programming. The Event Manager plays a critical role in the successful execution of these events, overseeing event bookings, managing operational logistics, and coordinating with internal and external partners. This position is responsible for delivering seamless, high-quality experiences for teams, clients, and guests, while ensuring that all events are executed efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with venue standards.
This role pays an annual salary of $50,000-$55,000
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 April 17, 2026.
About The Venue
Edward A. LeLacheur Park is a mid-sized baseball stadium located on the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s East Campus along the Merrimack River in Lowell, Massachusetts. Opened in 1998, the park was originally built as part of the city’s downtown revitalization efforts and is named after Edward A. LeLacheur, a local legislator who supported its development. The stadium features a classic ballpark design with seating for approximately 4,700 spectators, an elevated concourse, and scenic views of the river and surrounding cityscape. The park currently serves as the home field for the UMass Lowell River Hawks NCAA Division I baseball team and previously hosted the Lowell Spinners, a Boston Red Sox minor league affiliate, from 1998 to 2019. Beginning in Spring 2026, summer baseball will return to LeLacheur Park when the Lowell Spinners rejoin the community as a franchise in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, bringing competitive collegiate summer play back to the Mill City and reviving a beloved local tradition.
In addition to collegiate and Futures League baseball, LeLacheur Park is used for community events, youth sports, and special programs throughout the year. Owned and operated by UMass Lowell, the venue plays an important role in both campus life and the greater Lowell community, offering a family-friendly environment and a well-maintained facility that supports athletics, events, and fan engagement.
Responsibilities
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.
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet .
Position Summary
From UMass Lowell baseball and Futures League games to youth tournaments, high school competitions, corporate outings, and special events, LeLacheur Park serves as a dynamic venue for a wide range of athletic and community programming. The Event Manager plays a critical role in the successful execution of these events, overseeing event bookings, managing operational logistics, and coordinating with internal and external partners. This position is responsible for delivering seamless, high-quality experiences for teams, clients, and guests, while ensuring that all events are executed efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with venue standards.
This role pays an annual salary of $50,000-$55,000
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 April 17, 2026.
About The Venue
Edward A. LeLacheur Park is a mid-sized baseball stadium located on the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s East Campus along the Merrimack River in Lowell, Massachusetts. Opened in 1998, the park was originally built as part of the city’s downtown revitalization efforts and is named after Edward A. LeLacheur, a local legislator who supported its development. The stadium features a classic ballpark design with seating for approximately 4,700 spectators, an elevated concourse, and scenic views of the river and surrounding cityscape. The park currently serves as the home field for the UMass Lowell River Hawks NCAA Division I baseball team and previously hosted the Lowell Spinners, a Boston Red Sox minor league affiliate, from 1998 to 2019. Beginning in Spring 2026, summer baseball will return to LeLacheur Park when the Lowell Spinners rejoin the community as a franchise in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, bringing competitive collegiate summer play back to the Mill City and reviving a beloved local tradition.
In addition to collegiate and Futures League baseball, LeLacheur Park is used for community events, youth sports, and special programs throughout the year. Owned and operated by UMass Lowell, the venue plays an important role in both campus life and the greater Lowell community, offering a family-friendly environment and a well-maintained facility that supports athletics, events, and fan engagement.
Responsibilities
- Book non-tenant events including rentals, tournaments, and community gatherings.
- Assist with larger events that may be booked by Asstant Director of Stadium Ops or GM.
- Manage the full event life cycle and planning to on-site execution, settlement, invoicing, and follow-up.
- Build relationships with the tenant, clients, vendors, and community partners to grow repeat and referral business.
- Coordinate event logistics: permits, vendors, catering, staffing, AV, setup/teardown, and cleanup for both tenant and non-tenant team events.
- Maintain the stadium event calendar, ensuring smooth coordination with operations, maintenance, and the tenant team.
- Prepare event data sheets and post-event reports, including budgets and client feedback.
- Support stadium operations during game days and large events as needed.
- Assist with Tsongas Center during the winter season.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Hospitality, Sports Management, or related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in event sales or venue booking preferred; 3 years in event management or facility operations preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and client service skills.
- Ability to make quick decisions and lead events calmly under pressure.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to travel locally as needed.
- This is a hands-on, in-person role — hybrid or remote work is not available.
- Must be available to meet with clients for walkthroughs, planning sessions, and site visits, which may occur outside of standard business hours.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays during events and the baseball season.
- Expect extended hours during event setup, execution, and teardown, as well as support for baseball games and community events throughout the year.
- Typical off-season schedule is Monday–Friday, with flexible adjustments based on event bookings.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
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.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000