Operations Staff | Part-Time | Mobile Convention Center

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 is responsible for event setups and changeover of the Mobile Convention Center, Saenger Theatre, and the new Regions Arena on an event-to-event basis to ensure adherence to the event schedule, tenant contractual specifications, and requirements. This role also assists with cleaning the Convention Center, Civic Center, and Saenger Theatre to maintain building cleanliness. This position is on-site at the Mobile Convention Center, Saenger Theatre, or Regions Arena.

About The Venue

The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center is a spectacular facility providing excellent meeting accommodations. It features 317,000 gross sq. ft., including a 100,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, and a unique design with terraces for outdoor functions and breathtaking views of the Mobile River.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and breaks down event spaces for shows, including setting up and taking down chairs, stages, tables, and counters in accordance with event work orders.
• Uses equipment such as dollies, chair jacks, forklifts, etc., as required upon completion of training.
• Performs minimal custodial tasks, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning, and vacuuming rooms being set up.
• Backs up housekeeping for disposing of all waste, including bulk trash removal from the hall, and participates in the recycling program as required.
• Monitors and reports any safety hazards, needed repairs, or supply shortages to the supervisor.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a service-related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable, honest, dependable, and punctual.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools and their uses.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and two-way radio equipment.
• Forklift certification required.
• Must be able to lift and move heavy equipment (tables, chairs, risers, staging, etc.).
• Ability to climb portable and fixed ladders to access various areas of the facility.
• Ability to work with and around water and ice, including in below-freezing temperatures for extended periods.

Pay

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00–$15.00.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• 401(k) matching.