Oak View Group

Operations Intern

Location US-IA-Des Moines
Job ID
2024-18370
Location Name
Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena
Category
Operations
Type
Intern Part-Time

Oak View Group

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.

Position Summary

This intern will work closely with the Operations Department through hands-on learning. This will include how to operate the facility and events through a variety of disciplines like: Set-up and teardown of events, event management, housekeeping, scheduling, recruitment, budgeting, capital projects, and inventory.

 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $12. 

 

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

Responsibilities

  •  Assist in scheduling personnel and tasks for day-to-day operations as well as event set-up, event management, and event teardown
  •  Shadow Operations Supervisors to gain an understanding of how to manage, direct, and motivate Operations crew before, during, and after an event
  •  Shadow Department Heads and others upon request to gain understanding of tasks each perform
  •  Informative training with buffer, rider sweepers / scrubbers, walk behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, forklifts and other various equipment
  •  Learn about the Operations Budget and Capital Expenditure Budget, with how to submit a request for proposal, receive bids, and input invoices
  •  Assist with several misc. projects that you will see to completion
  •  Supervise crews setting up for events using folding chairs, stacking chairs,  tables of various shapes and sizes, staging and drapes
  •  Comprehend and communicate clear instructions for event sets ups
  •  Recruit and assist Operations team members through scheduling interviews by phone call through excellent customer service
  •  Help maintain equipment inventory numbers and assist in ordering supplies
  •  Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Some completed college course work with emphasis in event management, sport management, facility management, or similar field
  • Ability to work days, overnights, weekends and holidays as needed, as well as some laborious hours
  • Handle multiple tasks at one time and meet deadlines
  • Must have demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, high-pressure environment while upholding a positive attitude
  • Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficient with computers in a Windows format and experience in Word, Excel,and Outlook
  • Detail oriented, self-motivated, and ability to work independently
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds, when necessary
  • Desire to learn

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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