Licensing and Permit Assistant Manager

Round One Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a driven and adaptable professional to join our Licensing Department at the corporate headquarters. This role is pivotal in supporting the development and operations of business locations across the country. Depending on experience, the role may range from hands-on execution of licensing tasks to project oversight, process leadership, and cross-functional coordination.

Position Summary

The Licensing Assistant Manager serves as an intermediate leadership role between the Senior Representative and the Manager. This position’s primary responsibility is to assist the Licensing Manager in overseeing departmental operations, coordinating workflows, and ensuring licensing and permitting activities are executed accurately and on time. The Assistant Manager remains hands-on with projects while also providing day-to-day guidance, quality control, and support to team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Licensing Manager in overseeing daily department operations and priorities
• Monitor project assignments to ensure licensing tasks are completed accurately and on schedule
• Serve as a first-line resource for juniors, escalating issues to the Manager or Director as needed
• Manage assigned licensing and permitting projects for new and existing locations
• Review, prepare, and submit license and permit applications and renewals for accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate inspections, hearings, and communications with regulatory agencies and external partners
• Review team work product to ensure quality and adherence to department standards
• Assist with onboarding, training, and ongoing support of department staff
• Be mindful of fees and invoices to ensure timely processing and recording
• Communicate project status, risks, and workload updates to the Licensing Manager
• Assist with maintaining and improving department processes, workflows, and documentation
• Step in to support Manager coverage and departmental needs as assigned

Core Competencies

• Working knowledge of licensing, permitting, and regulatory compliance processes, or has transferrable skills from another industry or professional environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to lead by example while remaining hands-on with project execution
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• College degree preferred
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in licensing, permitting, or a related field preferred

Work Requirements

• Must be able to commute to the corporate office and adhere to company’s working schedule
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position with compensation and salary based on experience and qualifications.

Company Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and select holiday time off