Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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The part time Receptionist represents the Fort Smith Convention Center as initial contact for prospective clients and the general public both on the phone and in person. The receptionist will also assist guests with event information and or route necessary calls to appropriate personnel.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $15 to18.00. 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

job expires 7/31/2024

The convention center boasts 116,800 square feet of flexible meeting space. The Fort Smith Convention Center hosts a variety of events, including conventions, conferences, meetings, tradeshows, consumer shows, special events, banquets, theater productions and other social events.

Responsibilities

• Answer Incoming calls to the Fort Smith Convention Center.
• Assist with guest or client questions as needed.
• Open/Distribute mail.
• Process and log payments and deposits.
• Process ticket requests in advance of events.
• Run and log credit card payments for events.
• File pay checks/distribute on payday.
• Input lost and found items into log.
• Order and distribute office supplies.
• Perform filing or other office related work.
• Prepare reports from information compiled and submitted by others.
• Assist all team members with various administrative support duties.
• Other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager

•  High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work weekday mornings and afternoons (25 hours per week)
  • Tues: 8:30-5 / Wed: 8:30-3pm / Thurs: 8:30- 5pm / Fri: 8:30-6 (1 hour lunch on Tues / Thur)
• Ability to work independently and remain flexible in role.
• Ability to multi-task
• Exceptional customer service skills—outgoing and friendly personality required
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.