Operations Staff | Part-Time | ISU - Stephens Auditorium
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents.
About the role
The Operations Staff will execute the set-up and tear-down of events, assist with inventory, and provide general maintenance as necessary. This is a part-time, hourly position requiring availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all event set-ups and breakdowns are done efficiently and correctly.
- Maintain an accurate account of theater assets, including tables, chairs, stanchions, barricades, etc.
- Demonstrate the ability to read maps and layouts to meet the needs of an event or client.
- Think critically through theater operations and activations to provide a safe event for all spectators.
- Work safely and efficiently during varying weather, time of day/night, and using a variety of equipment.
- Promote a safe working environment for all employees by following the life safety and emergency program as needed.
- Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
- Successfully troubleshoot unplanned challenges.
- Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
- Perform physical tasks including frequent bending, carrying, moving, climbing, working from various heights, lifting, sitting, exposure to moderate-to-loud noises, and extensive walking through the building.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent is required.
- Previous experience in event operations, manual labor, or warehouse work is a plus.
- Familiarity 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.
- Follow detailed instructions and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Effectively work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff, and guests in a clear, professional, and courteous manner.
- Maintain a professional demeanor among clients, talent, and guests, demonstrating a high level of customer and client service.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
Pay
This role pays an hourly rate of $14.00 - $20.00.
Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- 401(k) matching