General Manager Curry County Events Center

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.

General Manager is responsible for the efficient, professional and profitable operation of the venue. In addition to managing the day‑to‑day business operations, the General Manager solicits new sources of revenue, both on and off the venue property. Responsible for overall management, promotion, and operation of the facility, including purchasing, policy administration, booking, marketing, finance, food and beverage, box office, advertising, security, production, maintenance, and related operations for a complex.

This position is responsible for the development, coordination and management of all aspects and strategies for the arena's entertainment events.

This role pays an annual salary of $75,000‑$90,000 and is bonus eligible

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.

Designed as a multi‑function event facility, the Curry County Fairgrounds and Events Center is fully equipped to host rodeos, livestock sales, dog shows, concerts, circuses, trade shows, conventions, sporting events and a vast array of other private and public special events. With approximately 96,000 square feet, the climate‑controlled, indoor arena can fully extend the limits of your space and creativity. The venue includes spectator seating for approximately 3,300 people (including 294 premium seats) and availability of an additional 3,200 seats on the arena floor, this setting is ideal for your ultimate event.

• Arrange for and support Director of Events and Operations to otherwise book Events at the venue, develop and maintain relationships with reputable promoters, local market contacts, agents and talent affiliates to attract concerts, shows, entertainment events, etc.
• Administration of specific plans and programs prescribed by corporate directives, to include: HR, Sales and Marketing, quality assurance, safety/emergency procedures, crowd control and crisis management practices, or other areas as needed.
• Generate for client/corporate in a timely manner financial and other reports detailing the Facility activities.
• Prepare a proposed annual Operating Budget including capital improvement recommendations and submit such proposed budget to client/corporate.
• Lead Food and Beverage efforts for the Facility, including managing the existing State of New Mexico Liquor License
• In conjunction with Curry County Fair Board, client, and community lead the planning and execution of the annual Curry County Fair and associated events, entertainment, and concerts that maximize revenue and guest experience.
• Acquire Naming Rights and Advertising through creative means using a wide range of Facility assets that are in compliance with client/corporate.
• Oversee day to day operation, ensuring technical and staff resource needs for all events, oversees plans for allocating those resources, and successfully manages their efficient implementation.
• Ensure all agreements made regarding the Facility are in compliance with the contract, state and federal law.
• Provide final approval for all contracts and agreement.

• Bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college or university in Business/Hospitality Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5‑7 years management experience in an Arena, Convention Center, Hotel or other similar public assembly facility.
• The ability to research, develop and maintain relationships with artist agents, artist management as well as local, regional and national promoters.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of event solicitation and presentation, public relations, advertising…