Information for Selecting General Manager and Other Personnel_02.02.1977MINNEAPOLIS AUDITORIUM AND CONVENTION HALL MO]apdh a
ATWOOD A. OLSON, MANAGER
STEVENSAVENUE 612/333-1217
MINNESTOLES, MINNESOTA 55403 mu�ff 0 k km
February 2, 1977
Mr. Randy Nigg
222 Fischer Bldg.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Randy:
In line with our telephone conversation of yesterday, I am
enclosing some information which you may want to use for
the selection of your general manager and other personnel.
I am also enclosing a tear sheet from our I.A.A.M. monthly
publication for "Career Opportunities". This may give
you additional ideas of what you may want to include when
you advertise for a facility manager.
Should you need more information concerning general respon-
sibilities and qualifications, please feel free at all times
to contact me.
Respectfully yours,
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DATE APPROVES ,STUDY NO. SUPERSEDES ISSUE DATED or 1
Career Opportunities
HUNTINGTON. W. Va.—Business Manager
needed for multi-purpnse civic center which
will operate own concessions and box office
as well as co -promote events. Successful ap-
plicant should have an undergraduate degree
In accounting, economics or business admin-
istration and at least three years of increas-
ingly responsible experience In business man-
agement. Prior municipal service advantageous
but not mandatory. Subordinates will Include
box office and concessions personnel. Starting
salary $14,544. Appointment will be made
prior to July 1, 1976. For detailed job des-
cription and application, contact: City of
Huntington, Mr. Thomas K. Rardin, Human
Resources Director, P.O. Box 1659, Hunting-
ton, W. Va. 25717.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—Operations Ma-ager
needed. Must be skilled technician in all
phases of "back of house" operations for
multi -purpose civic center. Five years of
auditorium experience mandatory. Subordm-
ates will include sound, mechanical and jani-
torial personnel. Answers directly to Civic
Center Director. Starting salary Is $15,492 with
excellent fringe benefits. Appointment will be
made prior to July 1, 1976. For detailed job
description and application contact: City of
Huntington. Mr. Thomas K. Rardin. Human
Resources Director, P.O. Box 1659. Hunting-
ton, W. Va. 25717.
SPARTANBURG. S C. — Facilities manager
needed immediately to be responsible for the
day to day operations of Spartanburg Mem-
orial Auditorium -Arena, consisting of 3.406-
seat theatre. 3.000-seat arena and complete
kitchen/banquet facilities. Candidate must
have degree from an a"credited four-year col-
lege or university, preferably in public or
business administration, plus a minimum of
five years progressively responsible manage-
ment experience in public facilities or related
field. Responsibilities include planning and
coordination of effective programs of main-
tenance, operations, set-ups and scheduling
of activities. Send resume to: Mr. William
McFachern, Box 10063, Greenville, S.C. 29607.
DAYTON, Ohio — City of Dayton has Im-
mediate need for Convention and Exhibition
Center Director. Responsible for directing all
functions of new (1973) center In its opera-
tion and maximizing use of exhibit space.
theater and meeting rooms. Degree in Busi-
ness. Accounting or related field with at least
three years of responsible center or arena
management experience. Proven experience
may be substituted for degree. Knowledge in
public relations, communications. sales and
marketing. Salary range: $20,000 - $25.000.
Send resume to: Earl Sterzer, Assistant City
Manager, Municipal Building, 101 W. Third
St., Dayton, Ohio 45401.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — City has Immediate
need for Promotions Assistant for Civic Cen-
ter, multi -purpose building. College degree In
Marketing, Accounting or Commerce. Some
experience In civic center -auditorium, Cham-
ber of Commerce or hotel -motel sales pre-
ferred. Combination of experience, education
and training accepted. Must be capable of
public relations, sales, marketing and admin-
istration at management level. Salary range
$10.928 to $19640. Send resume to C. F. Kin -
soul, Director, P.O. Box 1111, Montgomery,
Alabama 36102.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of nationally pro-
minentauditorium seeks top management
position with entertainment -sports or enter-
tainment -exhibit complex. University graduate
with ten years experience in theatrical and
facility management and prior background In
advertising and public relations. Interested
persons should contact Box D-7, IAAM, 111
East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.
SPRINGFIELD, III. — Park District has
immediate need for Recreation and Arena
Center Director. Complex Includes artificial
Ice skating arena, pool, diving pool and an
all-purpose building with recreation center
meeting facility. Responsibilities Include main-
tenance and operation, promotion, planning
and coordination of all activities. Degree In
public or business administration or related
field with at least five years of responsible
multi -purpose center or arena management
experience. Proven experience may be sub-
Etituted for degree. Responsible to Director
of Parks. Salary commensurate with quallfl-
cations. Send resume to Herschel Moore, Per-
sonnel Manager, Springfield Park District,
P.O. Box 5052, Springfield. Illinois 62705.
PANAMA CITY, Panama — The Republic
of Panama is recruiting candidates for Direc-
tor of Operations for a major complex now
under construction. The director will coordin-
ate and administer all the activities of the
complex's exhibit hall, theater, meeting rooms
and full kitchen. Candidate will report di-
rectly to Instituto Panameno de Tarboro.
Two-year minimum contract with salary open
to negotiations upon review of qualifications.
Must have capabilities to plan and develop
pre -opening plans, hire and train staff, pre-
pare operating manuals and properly adminis-
ter entire facility. Fluency in Spanish and
English required, with other languages a
plus. Should have experience and ability to
supervise all food and beverage services and
coordinate theater activities. Will administer
purchasing system and supervise facility main-
tenance. Applications and resume should be
submitted to P.O. Box 90767, Orange, Cali-
fornia.
MONI'GOMERY, Ala. — City has Immediate
need for Assistant Director for Civic Center,
multi -purpose building. College graduate with
B.A. degree and some experience In civic
center -auditorium or hotel -motel management.
Combination of training. experience and edu-
cation accepted. Capable of handling work
crews, public relations and management du-
ties a must. Salary range $14.021 to $17.734.
Send resume to C. F. Kinsaul. Director, P.O.
Box 1111, Montgomery, Alabama 36102.
BUFFALO. N.Y. — General manager for
new 200,000 square foot convention center,
Must have at least 5 years experience in man-
aging a major complex and able to coordinate
and administer all activities including exhibit
hall, meeting rooms, food functions and enter-
tainment. Must be able to plan and coordinate
pre -opening plans, marketing stategy. devel-
opment of rental rates and contract negotia-
tion. Compensation in the 30'1, under term
employment agreement. Inquiries in strict
confidence. Contact Francis Faust, Greater
Buffalo Development Foundation, Rand Build-
ing, Buffalo, New York 14203.
Positions Wanted
EXCELLENT opportunity in large metro
East Coast city. Full management responsi-
bility for all building maintenance and con-
struction. Experience in management of large
public building essential. Good salary, growth
potential and benefits. Send response stating
.salary history in confidence to Box D-8, IAAM,
111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.
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Career Opportunities
AUGUSTA, Ga. - General manager needed for proposed
9.000-seat coliseum and exhibit hall. Construction to begin
early 1977 with completion slated for INS. Will also manage
existing auditorium. Most have several years experience in
the management of A similar facility. Salary commensurate
with qualifications. Send resume to: Augusta -Richmond
County Coliseum Authority, P.O. Box 2352, Augusta. GA
30903.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Department of Parks, Recreation
and Conservation is seeking manager for Westchester County
Center. Civic auditorium offers wide variety of athletic
events, cultural activities, stage show productions, trade
shows, exhibitions and other large public gatherings. Must
have thorough knowledge of auditorium and /or recreation
center management. operations, maintenance and promotion.
Opportunity for potential growth As County studies need for
construction of madam facility - arena, theatre and
exhibition hall. Bachelor's degree and five years supervisory
experience in operation and maintenance of theatre,
recreation center or other large entertainment facility; or
high school diploma and ten years experience as described
above. Salary range $21,000- 29,000. Contact: Joseph Caverly,
Commissioner, County of Westchester, Dept of Parke,
Recreation and Conservation, County Office Bldg. No. 1,
White Pl.ina, N.Y. 10601.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - General manager needed for
T.B.hassee-Loon County Civic Center Authority. Seeking
mature person with bachelor's degree in Administration or
Bindoea. Management, two years experience in building
management, and IAAM membership. Car and moving
expenses Allowed. Apply by Sept. 15 to Klein Wigginton,
Chairman, Tallahaine-loon County Civic Center Authority,
P.O. Be. 1716, .1h hstax F1a.32302
UPPER NEW YORK - Manager needed for 4010-scat N.Y.
facility. Responsible for fiscal planning, event scheduling,
general building supervision. Must have knowledge of
promotion and public relations. Starting salary roommate but
minimum $16,510. Fringes include fully paid hospitalisation
with major medical benefits. Send resume of experience,
education and reference. to Box D-9 IAAM, One Illinois
Center, 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill. WWI.
MEMPHIS, Tern. - Mid -America's convention headquarters
needs business development director W handle all promotion
and convention solicitation for Cook Convention Center. Will
coordinate efforts with local Chamber of Commerce. Two
years national sales experience preferred. Salary $16,000 -
18,000, plus car And fringe benefits. Send resume to Carl D.
Patterson, Executive Director, Cook Convention Center, 265
North Mai. St., Memphis, Tenn. 381M.
SAN JOSE, Cal. - Convention and cultural center seeking
Events Manager. Responsible for booking and scheduling of
all events for 2,700.seat Center for Performing Arts, 3,400.
.at Civic Auditorium and 50,000 All. ft. Exhibit Hall.
Bachake'a degree is Ranimmas Administration or related field,
plus two years coordinative or administrative experience at
large cultural, convention or entertainment facility. Salary
range $17,596 - 21,413. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications must be received by 5 pm, August 27, at
Employment Office, City Hall, Room 21T, ell N. First St.,
San Jose, Cal. 95110.
SAN JOSE, CAL - Supervisor of facilitie. needed for con-
vention and cultural center. Responsible for supervising all
facility attendant staff in building, cleaning and ant -up of
facilities for events at 2,700-Nat Center for Performing Arts,
3,400-ae.t Civic Auditorium aad 50,000 K. ft. Exhibit Hall.
Require. any combination equivalent to high school diploma
And five years experience in variety of custodial, set-up and
minor maintenance work in preparing for events At large
cultural, convention or entertainment facility. Salary range
$14,061 - 17.097. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications ..at be received by 5 pm, August 27, at
Employment Office, City Hall, Room 2nT, 801 N. First St.,
San Jr., Cal. 95110.
SAN JOSE, Cal. - Full and part-time Events Coordinator
sought for convention And cultural center. Responsible for
coordinating all events in 2,706'ceat Center for Performing
Arta, 3,4 vcat Civic Auditorium and 50,1100 W ft. Exhibit
Hall under direction of Events Manager. Assignments include
evening events. Require. any combination equivalent W two
yeah of college in Busiseaa Administration or related field
And two years experience in coordinating a variety of events
in large cultural, convention or entertainment facility. Salary
range $12,272 - 1014. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications must be received by 5 pm, August n, at
Employment Office, City }call, Room 207, 801 N. First St.,
San Jose, Cal.95110.
LAM IR ADA, CAL.- General manager needed for an 1400
seat theater, plus banquet facilities. Civic theater presently
being completely remodelled, with completion scheduled for
April. Located in major shopping center, will mix community
and commercial toner.. La Mirada I. located in Los Angeles
metro are.. Education aad management experience in
Promoting maximum use of theater required. Outstanding
opportunity for dynamic, innovative approach to operation of
theater striving to meet community and commercial cultural
and entertainment need.. Salary commensurate with
education and experience. Anticipated in mid-20'.. Position m
be filled As soon ea possible. Submit resume to City Ad-
ministrator, La Mirada Civic Center, 13700 L. Mirada
Boulevard, La Minds. C.I. 9M.
DES MOINES, Iowa - Director of Civic Center needed. Ex-
citing opportunity to direct all facets of new Theater for the
Performing Arts. Successful management of a large multi-
use assembly facility and university degree required. Submit
qualifications in writing, including salary history, of T. W.
Texter, Personnel, Inc., M6 Ruan Center, Des Moines, Iowa
.50309. All inquiries handled in complete confidence.
BATON ROUGE, LA. - Centroplex Commission accepting
applications for Deputy Director. Graduate of accredited col-
lege or university with some administrative experience, pre-
ferably in public relations or related field.; or high school
graduate with considerable experience in multi -building
management . Equivalent combination of training and ex-
perience accepted. Salary open. Send resume to Richard-J.
Born, Executive Director, Centroplex, Old State Capitol
Building, Pharr, Raton Route, LA 70801.
C.ARMEL, Cal. - Community Cultural Center Director
needed. At least five full years of responsibility in manage-
ent, programming, supervision in performing and visual
arts renter. Relevant degree desired. May substitute excep-
tional experience in part fro education. Facilities include 750
seat concert hall/theatre, outdoor theatre, exhibit galleries,
meeting rooms. Dynamic innovative approach, ability to
work effectively with community. Salary range $MI6,000.
Resume by August 15, 1976 W Cultural Commission, P.O. Box
5066, Carmel, CA 93921.
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REDDING. CAL. - City of Redding is seeking qualified
applicants for the position of Convention and Trade Exhibits
Sales Representative At the Redding Civic Auditorium sad
Trade Center. Requires individual with is. and ales
promotion experience. Candidate should have .ome man-
agement experience. The position requires As individual with
drive, imagination and must be a aelf-starter. Must he willing
to travel. Salary $18,000. Pleaee apply with detailed resume to
Personnel Department, City of Redding, 760 Parkview Ave.,
Redding, Cal. 96001. Phone (936) U&1151
CORPUS CHRISTI, TER. - Community -Convention facility
manager. New facility under design, include. 75,000 sq. ft.
exbibit hall, banquet hall for 2,000 and 19,001) sq. ft. of
meeting rooms. 2,50(i auditorium is under construction.
Degree in Business Administration or related field and five
years experience in management of waventionorieated
public assembly facility required. Three years As manager or
Assistant manager of A major municipal convention/exhibit
facility preferred. Starting salary $24,000-27,000. depending
on qualifications. Send resume, by October 15 to Personnel
Department, City of Corpus Christi, P.O. Box 9277, Corpus
Christi, Tex. 78108.
DAYTON, Ohio - Exhibition Center Director needed
immediately to manage functions of a new (1913) facility
which is joined by overhead walkway to new 0976)fbat'lase
hotel and new II=) transportation center. Individual, who
will be responsible for maximizing use of renters exhibit
space, theater and meeting room&, should have degree in
Ruainen or related administrative field and at least three
years of responsible center or arena management experience.
Proven experience may be substituted for some educational
requirements. Knowledge of public relations, win -
maturations, sales, marketing required. Salary open. Send
resume to Earl E. Starter, Assistant City Manager for De-
velopment Services, Municipal Building,. lot West 3d Street,
Dayton, Ohio 45401.
Positions Wanted
DESIRE CAREER EMPLOYMENT as assistant to the
manager in public relations or operations management for
civic center type operation in the Southeast. A.A.S. degree in
business administration, three years additional college in
buainesix management, sccounting, ealea promotion,
advertising, real carbide sad taxes. Five yearn experience in all
phasca of business management Proven track record. Willing
to work long boom with Aggreeaive, innovative attitude.
Contact Donald C. Poor, 115 Summerglem Drive, Asheville,
N.C. 20806. Phone(7M) 25&2MO.
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