Marketing Coordinator | Part-Time | Five Flags 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.

Position Summary

The Marketing Coordinator position will work with the Manager of Box Office & Marketing to market the venue and events while creating and maintaining relationships with media and promotional partners. The Marketing Coordinator will assist in graphic design, advertising, interactive media, ticketing analysis, promotions, public relations and grassroots efforts for events as assigned.

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00-$20.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until January 9, 2026.

About the Venue

The Five Flags Civic Center is located in downtown Dubuque. The arena has a capacity of 4,500 guests and has the ability to transform for an occasion from concerts and sports tournaments to banquets and general sessions. The theater is a National Historic Landmark that seats 711 guests and Bijou Room is a black box theater with a capacity of 135 guests.

Responsibilities

Job Functions:

• Manage event day activities including but not limited to: pre-event or on-site promotions, meet and greets and media
• Assist the Director of Box Office & Marketing with developing, maintaining and coordinating event and facility advertising programs, collateral material and opportunities
• Assist Director of Box Office & Marketing in preparation of monthly corporate marketing reports and participate in monthly conference calls with other entities
• Prepare various reports on public relations progress, marketing efforts/results, ticketing analysis, demographics and economic trends, including event recaps
• Manage day-to-day digital marketing program, including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Google Analytics, Tik Tok, etc.
• Coordinate marketing efforts between promoters, artist management and local media
• Assist with pitching stories, writing press releases, creating public relations events, and implementing media drops
• Manage all grassroots efforts including poster & flier distribution, community appearances and overall expansion of marketing campaigns to maximize event awareness and exposure
• Generate new and creative ideas to attract new events/self-created events and to promote events when booked, including social media and food & beverage promotions
• Update website, marquee and in-arena digital display systems
• Manage database and email campaigns
• Develop new marketing programs and initiatives to maximize ticket sales, such as third party partnerships, and new media avenues
• Recruit and assist managing student interns and/or part-time marketing staff and their assignments
• Participate in developing and implementing event marketing plans and promotions
• Perform graphic design for Five Flags Center departments when working on various projects
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality/Sports Management, Business or a related field is preferred
• Basic knowledge & interest in marketing and advertising functions
• Intermediate to strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Understands the concept of branding
• Intermediate knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous event or entertainment marketing experience a plus
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Well organized with ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments
• Flexible-must be available to work evenings, weekends, and all event days as assigned
• Team player who is creative and a proactive problem solver

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is 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.