General Manager, Venues- Miami, FL (Onsite)
On-site · Miami, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Oversee day-to-day venue operations for live events and activations; lead event production from advance planning through load-in/load-out and post-event reconciliation; coordinate venue logistics, staffing, vendor relations, safety compliance, and guest experience; collaborate cross-functionally to maximize venue utilization and revenue; recruit and manage on-call event staff; partner with marketing, sponsorship, and programming teams to align operational execution with program goals; ensure adherence to venue policies, permitting, safety standards, and SOPs; manage budgeting and administrative records, and coordinate with vendors, security, and municipal partners to execute high-quality events.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in venue management, live events, concerts, festivals, experiential marketing, or production operations
- Strong understanding of live event production, logistics, staging, and venue operations
- Experience managing event builds, load-ins/load-outs, and operational teams in high-volume environments
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities simultaneously
- Experience working with on-call labor pools and third-party event vendors
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and make decisions quickly in live event environments
- Familiarity with event safety protocols, permitting, and operational compliance standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and event management platforms preferred
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended event hours as required
- Preferred Experience
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Experience working with union and non-union labor environments
- Knowledge of venue infrastructure, power distribution, and temporary event installations
- Forklift/scissor lift certification is a plus
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. when necessary
- Comfortable working outdoors and in varying event environments
- Ability to work extended hours during event builds and live operations
- What We’re Looking For
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