Full Time

VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids is seeking immediately a full time professional for the position of an Events Food & Beverage Concessions Manager. This salaried management position will run high volume concessions operations and provide a high level of backstage and hospitality services to tour managers, artists and traveling staff for the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Paramount Theatre, McGrath Amphitheatre and at the ImOn Ice Arena. VenuWorks operates in a dynamic environment in hosting premier national entertainment in these venues, and this position will be required to work during office hours in addition to managing events that take place in the evenings and on weekends.

The Events Food & Beverage Concessions Manager position is the primary manager for all concession sales during events. Typical duties will include planning for each assigned event for number of staff and points of sale; assist planning backstage catering and hospitality needs, ordering inventory and stocking; overseeing cash management and point of sale systems; assigning staff to roles; managing staff for quality customer service in a high-volume setting; and maintaining safe and sanitary conditions during all events. The successful candidate for this position will have strong organization and planning skills, and will be able to demonstrate experience in leading large part-time crews with attention to staff morale and customer service.

Benefits, 401K retirement plan and insurance offered. Salary will be based upon work experience and education. Qualifications: High School diploma, GED or equivalent and two years of experience in food and beverage services and directing staff. Other combinations of training and/or experience that can be demonstrated to result in the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position will also be considered.

Minimum two (2) years of experience in a similar high-volume food service operation with similar duties and responsibilities.

Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, references and salary history to:
Melissa Wickham, Human Resources

Alliant Energy PowerHouse

370 First Avenue NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

m.wickham@creventslive.com

More information about the position can be found below. Resumes will be accepted up to April 7, 2023 or until the position is filled. VenuWorks is a private management company specializing in management of public assembly facilities. VenuWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids is immediately seeking a Marketing Manager & Graphic Designer. This position will be responsible for professional graphic design of new material, content creation on various social media sites, and website administration activities for the Cedar Rapids Tourism Office, Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Paramount Theatre, McGrath Amphitheatre, and the ImOn Ice Arena.

The successful candidate will be current in digital marketing trends including social media, email marketing and websites and familiar with Adobe Suite. This individual will be researching, designing, writing and scheduling. Work hours and schedule are generally Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm but may vary according to event schedules, department needs, and could include holidays, evenings and weekends.

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and 401K retirement plan offered. Salary will be based upon work experience and education. Qualifications: Bachelor Degree from four-year college or university in marketing, graphic design, communications, or public relations; or one to two years related experience and/or training in any aforementioned field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency with MS Office programs including Excel, Word and PowerPoint required. Proficiency and professional experience with graphic design principals using Adobe Creative Suite programs including Photoshop, Premier Pro, and InDesign, or other equivalent design programs. Proficiency with photography and video editing. Experience using email marketing tools including Constant Contact and MailChimp.

Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, references and salary history to:
Melissa Wickham, Human Resources

Alliant Energy PowerHouse

370 First Avenue NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

m.wickham@creventslive.com

More information about the position will be found at CREventsLive.com. Resumes will be accepted up to May 1, 2022 or until the position is filled. VenuWorks is a private management company specializing in management of public assembly facilities. VenuWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.