Top 40 Event venue manager Jobs in Arkansas

Events & Venue Booking Manager
Bowie State University —State University, AR
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Resident General Manager
Wolfgang Puck Catering —Bentonville, AR
- $125,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Event Operations Manager
Wolfgang Puck Catering —Bentonville, AR
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Operations Manager - First Community Bank Sportsplex
The Sports Facilities Companies —Jonesboro, AR
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Free parking
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Member Experience Manager
Hardscrabble Country Club —Fort Smith, AR
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Restaurant experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Development Manager
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation —Fayetteville, AR
- $55,000 - $69,100 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Food & Beverage Events Coordinator
Bella Vista Property Owners Association —Bella Vista, AR
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Valet Account Manager - Little Rock, AR
Parking Management Company —Little Rock, AR
- Up to $5,250 a month
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Campus Executive Chef
Compass Corporate —Springdale, AR
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Cooking
- Continuous improvement
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Valet Account Manager - Bentonville, AR
Parking Management Company —Bentonville, AR
- Up to $5,250 a month
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Event Server
21c Museum Hotels —Bentonville, AR
- Part-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Flag Football Tournament Game Day Staff
MARLON SHEARD GROUP, INC —Little Rock, AR
- From $150 a day
- Part-time
- Serving
- Inventory management
- No experience needed
- 401(k)
- Professional development assistance
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Site Manager - Youth Sports (NW Arkansas)
i9 Sports - Ault —Rogers, AR
- $14 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Team management
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Picnic Attendant | Seasonal Part-Time | Arkansas Travelers (Dickey-Stephens Park)
Oak View Group —North Little Rock, AR
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- POS
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
Cashier - Little Rock, AR
Parking Management Company —Little Rock, AR
- $15 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Cashier | Part-Time | Arkansas Travelers (Dickey-Stephens Park)
Oak View Group —North Little Rock, AR
- $11 - $13 an hour
- Part-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Restaurant
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Entry - Mid Level Fire Designer/Engineer
Henderson Engineers —Bentonville, AR
- $72,160 - $153,120 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Research
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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Overnight Hotel Self Park Auditor - Little Rock, AR
Parking Management Company —Little Rock, AR
- $18 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Supervisor | Part-Time | Arkansas Travelers (Dickey-Stephens Park)
Oak View Group —North Little Rock, AR
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Teaching
- Food Handler Certification
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
IT Audio Engineer
Fayetteville Public Library —Fayetteville, AR
- $20.77 - $25.96 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Basic math
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Events & Venue Booking Manager

Bowie State University -
State University, AR

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Contract management
Client management
Contracts
Event contract management
Contract negotiation

Full Job Description

Job Posting:

JR101430 Events & Venue Booking Manager (Open)

Department:

University Relations & Marketing, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

11-10-2025

Close Date:

$70,000 - $80,000

Job Description:

The Events & Venue Booking Manager serves as the primary point of contact for external clients, artists, promoters, and organizations seeking to utilize Bowie State University’s venues. This individual will work closely with campus partners to ensure events align with the university’s mission and deliver a high-quality experience for audiences and guests.

REPORTS TO: Director of Conference & Event Services

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Events & Venue Booking Manager is responsible for developing and managing strategies to maximize the use of Bowie State University’s performance and event spaces for revenue-generating opportunities. This role will focus on booking shows, performances, and events in the university’s premier venues, including the two theaters in the Fine & Performing Arts Center and the 1,500-seat Martin Luther King, Jr. Center auditorium, while also supporting bookings in other campus facilities.

This position is a full-time, in-person role with the expectation that additional hours, including nights and weekends, may be necessary to meet deadlines and support events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and execute a revenue generation strategy to increase utilization and maximize income from campus venues, with a focus on theaters and large-scale event spaces.

Serve as the lead contact for booking shows, performances, conferences, and other external events.

Negotiate contracts and rental agreements with artists, promoters, organizations, and event partners.

Coordinate closely with the Conference & Event Services team, Facilities, Public Safety, and other campus partners to ensure successful event execution.

Maintain an annual booking calendar and track revenue goals.

Build and maintain relationships with talent agents, promoters, community organizations, and other stakeholders to expand event opportunities.

Research market trends and identify new opportunities for revenue-generating events.

Ensure compliance with university policies, protocols and branding standards for all booked events.

Provide excellent client service to external renters and partners, serving as an ambassador for the university.

Support the promotion of events in partnership with the Office of Marketing & Communications, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in arts management, business, hospitality, marketing, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in venue booking and event management.

Proven success in generating revenue through event bookings or space rentals.

Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including artists, promoters, clients, and university partners.

Knowledge of performing arts, entertainment, or live event industries preferred.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter.

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.

Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.

The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.

In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.

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