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.

The Operations Supervisor directs, supervises and coordinates event setup activities and operations for the facility and provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Event Operations.

This role will pay an hourly rate between $18 to $20.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. Also, OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

This position will remain open until Sept 30, 2024

• Assist in the planning, direct, coordinate and review the work plans for facility operations.
• Work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Ability to follow written instruction, interpret CAD’s and blueprints.
• Interface with vendors and production crews as required.
• Responsible for organization and presentation of all Operations storage areas.
• Communicates between shifts the necessary tasks that still need to be completed.
• Working knowledge of operations equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, staging, pipe and drape, all tables, all chairs, etc.
• Coordinates between changeover crew and housekeeping needs with Building Services staff
• Assist in completing light janitorial work (vacuuming, sweeping, and taking out trash and recycling.
• Maintains departmental equipment in good working condition.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of (2) years experience in an operations position in an Arena, Convention Center or Public Assembly Facility including set-up/housekeeping, event coordination or related field; a degree in Facility Management or related field may allow for substitution for years of experience.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, adept at multitasking and meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivated with strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Proficient with operational equipment such as forklifts, scrubbers, etc.
• Skilled in following written instructions, interpreting AutoCAD drawings.
• Capable of following explicit orders, collaborating in teams, and working independently.
• Adaptable to flexible schedules, including weekends and extended hours.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and customer service skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Ability to work long hours including a varied schedule of days, nights, weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The intellectual/social, physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

While performing duties of this job, the employee occasionally lifts and moves facility equipment and/or tools.  Employee will frequently move about inside and outside various areas of the large facility before/during/after events to interact with internal/external clients and supervise the work of employees. Position will require employee to occasionally bend, stoop, or crouch in order to evaluate and inspect equipment and building infrastructure. Employee will as needed operate fork lift and high lift in assessment of and maintenance of the building and equipment. Employee will occasionally be required to identify or match colors/tones of furniture, dance floor, carpet or other items as necessary.  Employee will frequently operate a computer and other office devices such as calculators, telephones, copy machines and printers; employee will constantly communicate via telephone, email and in-person with others and exchange accurate information. Employee will frequently lift 30 lbs; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds; and push/pull 150 pounds, as business demands required. 

Work environment:

The duties of this position are performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors in the weather conditions prevalent at the time.  The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate during non-event days and when not operating equipment; and moderate to loud during event days when equipment is in operation. The work environment is consistently cool (cold) when ice rink is in place seasonally. Exposure to crowds with thousands of people in attendance, crowded or tight spaces, high elevation, consistently loud workspaces, and freight elevators. 

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.