Event Operations Staff | Part-Time | Snapdragon Stadium

About the Venue

Snapdragon Stadium is a 35,000-seat, multipurpose venue owned by San Diego State University and managed by Oak View Group. Located within SDSU Mission Valley, the stadium serves as a year-round entertainment destination and a hub for community engagement. Designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, sustainability is a top operational priority. Snapdragon Stadium is home to SDSU Aztec Football, San Diego Wave FC of the National Women’s Soccer League, and San Diego FC and hosts a wide range of concerts, festivals, international sporting events, championships, dirt shows, and community events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, execution, and breakdown of stadium events, including sporting events, concerts, festivals, and community programs.
• Perform event conversions, which may include field and floor protection, seating, barricades, signage, and equipment placement.
• Support load-in and load-out operations for clients, vendors, and production teams.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of event spaces, back-of-house areas, and public areas during events.
• Conduct pre-event, in-event, and post-event inspections to ensure spaces meet operational and safety standards.
• Assist with crowd flow management and operational support as directed by event operations leadership.
• Operate basic event equipment and tools in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth event execution.
• Respond to operational issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Adhere to all stadium policies, safety procedures, and sustainability practices.
• Work safely and efficiently during varying weather, time of day/night, and using a variety of equipment.
• Successfully troubleshoot unplanned challenges.

Qualifications

• Familiar with operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, and event-related services.
• Basic math skills to provide accurate inventory tracking and event set-ups.
• Ability to operate equipment such as light trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, scrubbing machines, or other equipment is preferred.
• Valid Class C license is required.
• Able to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Able to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Able to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Effectively work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff, and guests in a clear, professional, and courteous manner that fosters a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Maintain a professional demeanor among clients, talent, and guests, demonstrating a high level of customer and client service.
• Able to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Previous experience in event operations work is a plus.