Conversion Crew Team Lead

About the role

The Conversion Crew Team Lead serves as a Conversion Crew team member while overseeing the team during their assigned shifts. They are responsible for setup and breakdown of various furnishings and equipment for events and theatre productions.

Responsibilities

• Read floorplan diagrams and execute written instructions for setups and breakdowns of in-house and rented equipment including tables, chairs, dance floors, staging platforms, trashcans, portable bars, coat racks, stanchions, and other non-technical equipment.
• Review instructions with and delegate tasks to conversion crew members assigned to each shift.
• Ensure team members are working efficiently and redirect work as needed.
• Perform all aspects of setup and breakdown, including connecting and laying out dance floor, rolling and lifting tables, moving and setting stage platforms, stacking and unstacking chairs, setting stanchions for crowd management, moving equipment in and out of storage areas, and more.
• Understand and enforce all safety guidelines and best practices for inspecting and handling materials and equipment, proper techniques for lifting and moving, and operation of equipment.
• Document and elevate any concerns through the appropriate avenues for maintenance or execution concerns.
• Ensure equipment is set up or stored orderly and securely in assigned locations.
• Routine minor maintenance and care for assigned equipment, such as vacuuming carpeted stage before breakdown, polishing dance floor tiles, annual chair cleaning and detailing, and more.
• Understand overall event and theatre schedules and proactively anticipate and troubleshoot storage issues.
• Write and send a post-shift report detailing status of assigned tasks, concerns or maintenance issues, equipment condition updates, and highlights regarding personnel performance.
• Afford assistance with administrative and operational duties or special projects of the Venue Operations department as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Able to lift 50 pounds and team-lift up to 80 pounds.
• Able to move and lift tables, chairs, stage platforms, dance floor pieces, and other equipment for a 4-6 hour shift.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as determined by the events and theatre schedule.
• Work respectfully as part of a team and give considerate direction to team members.
• Proficient at reading and understanding instructions written and spoken in English.
• Familiarity with event setup and reading floorplans required.
• Basic proficiency in measuring devices and hand tools.
• Ability to interpret and execute technical floorplans and diagrams.
• Ability to understand and enforce best safety practices.
• Ability to oversee other employees and make assignments to ensure efficient workflow.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a fast-paced environment calmly and efficiently.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting and task prioritization.
• Ability to exercise good judgment regarding best practices and potential emergencies.
• Catering, conversion, special events services, stewarding, or stagehand experience required.

Supervisor Responsibility

Oversees conversion crew team members during assigned shift (no direct reports).

Work Environment

• Primarily performed in a 166,000 square foot building including spaces in theatres, lobbies, a large ballroom, reception room, loading docks, and storage spaces.
• Shifts are scheduled based on the needs of the event and are usually scheduled for 4-6 hours at varying times of day and night.
• Requires working with and around groups of various people with differing functions and roles.
• Physical requirements include vigorous movement within the work environment, lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds (or team lift up to 80 pounds), using hands to handle or feel, bending, walking, reaching, climbing ladders, and utilizing a lift.
• May need to work in aerial lifts or on loft storage spaces at heights up to 25 feet.
• This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers and printers.

Compensation

$23.50 hourly

Benefits

• Occasional positions include the following benefits: Sick time accruals.