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First Avenue is celebrated as one of the longest-running, independently owned and operated concert venues in the United States. For decades, First Avenue has welcomed multiple generations of music lovers, musicians, and performing artists. First Avenue is proud to foster new relationships with artists and performers at all stages in their careers.

We offer our own unique hands-on training experiences and fast-paced learning opportunities in all areas of event management, including booking, marketing, ticketing, event production, and venue operations. First Avenue continues to offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities for those who are looking to grow their career and help further shape First Avenue into a more collaborative, inclusive, diverse, transparent, and innovative business.

First Avenue is dedicated to promoting artistic expression in diverse voices old and new, to provide a community by offering artists a stage and a mic, and fans a place to gather.

General Manager – Upper Harbor Amphitheater

Port of Minneapolis, LLC – a joint venture between First Avenue and the Minnesota Orchestra – is seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the Upper Harbor Amphitheater – an 8,000-capacity outdoor venue hosting approximately 50 ticketed events and additional community events annually from May through October.

This role is responsible for executing all aspects of venue operations, from event production and staffing to financial management, facilities oversight, vendor coordination, and regulatory compliance. The General Manager will be directly accountable for delivering seamless events, managing large teams, and maintaining high standards across every aspect of the guest and artist experience.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced live events operational leader who thrives in fast-paced, event-driven environments and is energized by building the systems, teams, and routines required to run a high-volume outdoor venue successfully.

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