Director, Parking & Transportation| UBS Arena

Full Time
Elmont, NY 11003
$120,000 - $140,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Oak View Group:
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
  • We treat each other fairly and with respect.
  • We act with integrity.
  • We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • We give back to our global community.

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Overview:

The Director of Parking will be responsible for leading, developing and managing the overall parking and transportation operation at UBS Arena. This individual will also develop operational strategies to ensure an exceptional experience for employees and guests while generating positive financial returns and supporting the goals and objectives of the department. The role will work with stakeholders to develop and implement a strategic parking plan utilizing industry best practices. This position requires a leader who is able to provide innovative solutions that support the venue experience UBS Arena guests expect. The Director of Parking & Transportation reports directly to the General Manager.


This role will pays a salary of $120,000 to $140,000

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
About the Venue:
UBS Arena at Belmont Park is made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venueopened in November 2021 and has already welcomed numerous top artists, including Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone and more. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience, including clear sightlines and premier acoustics. UBS Arena achieved carbon neutrality for operations in Fall 2022, which makes it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership for the parking and transportation department including operational oversight, administration, management, budgeting, planning and coordination of all parking facilities, transportation elements, and pedestrian management.
  • Oversee all game and event day parking operations including staffing plans, shuttle service and coordinating parking needs for all internal and external stakeholders (events, employees, tenants, visitors, vendors, and contractors).
  • Design, develop and implement short and long-term business plans that optimize operations, improve the guest experience, generate new revenue opportunities, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and customers.
  • Act as the liaison between transportation agencies and UBS Arena to ensure proper scheduling for various events.
  • Coach and mentor employees to create a cohesive unit that is focused on the common goals of excellent customer service, efficient parking operations, safe pedestrian management, and team unity.
  • Review analytics, trend analyses, forecasting and reporting to help improve the operational and financial performance of the department.
  • Champion innovation by continually researching new parking and transportation technologies and/or operating methodologies that other venues or companies have adopted, and devise strategies to integrate proven solutions into UBS Arena parking and shuttle operations.
  • Partner with internal departments and other key stakeholders to ensure parking needs are continually communicated and completed, for events in particular.
  • Develop, implement, and oversee TDM programs that increase the use of alternative transportation methods.
  • Integrate customer feedback and community concerns into ongoing parking program refinements and system improvements.
  • Establishes performance expectations and standards for all levels of employees and vendors to achieve or exceed performance.
  • Work with HR and other departments to ensure all organizational policies and procedures are followed.
  • Manage contract compliance with business terms and financial obligations from contracted transportation and parking vendors, including shuttle operations.
  • Promptly investigate and respond to customer inquiries, complaints, and issues that arise and be prepared to resolve issues professionally.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience relating to Parking and Transportation in a high-volume operation.
  • Management of parking operations involving large venues, special events, residential, office and/or retail.
  • Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, on-call status, and holidays, as necessary.
  • Working knowledge of parking best practices and applying technologies to maximize service and revenues.
  • Experience in the development and management of operating and event-related budgets.
  • Ability to anticipate problems and implement immediate corrective action.
  • Highly organized with excellent project management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
  • Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Ability to lead, give clear and concise direction, and provide feedback to staff.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.
  • Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.


Core Competencies

  • Confidence
  • Leadership
  • Proactive, service focused
  • Flexibility
  • Well-organized
  • Attention to Detail
  • Works well under pressure
  • Entrepreneurship
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Vaccination Statement:
We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.
EEO:
Oak View Group and UBS Arena are committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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