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.

Under the leadership of the department manager, this role will assist in the day-to-day operations of the IT department. Additionally, this IT Assistant role will assist in projects and help maintain hardware, software, and building infrastructure.

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.50-$23.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until February 20, 2026.

Lexington is an active and thriving market craving an active and welcoming venue for events. The heart of any thriving community is its downtown—and Lexington Center and the historic Rupp Arena are truly the heart of downtown Lexington and one of the most widely-recognized entertainment venues in North America.

We are building an organization that serves our fans, community, and partners through world-class entertainment, sports, and events. We believe in being authentically Kentucky. This means staying true to what makes Kentucky, Kentucky, by rolling up our sleeves to get things done, valuing hospitality and gathering together, being a pillar in our community, teamwork over the individual, celebrating our wins, taking risks, and stretching our potential.  As part of Oak View Group, we embrace a positive disRUPPtion. 

Assist the IT manager with the following:

• Maintain digital signage and program signage assigned to IT
• Deploy and maintain all computers (updates, warranty, decommissioning, inventory, etc.)
• Deploy and maintain wireless (networks, Apps, security, devices, etc.)
• Set wired lines and Wi-Fi networks for shows
• Maintain Ticketmaster equipment
• Deployment of security cameras and maintenance of system
• Software administration for licenses and accounts (Microsoft 365, CAD, Adobe, etc.)
• Network switch management
• Maintain active directory/phone system
• Continual system updates and maintenance
• Management of cybersecurity systems and continual research to ensure system security
• On call and on-site support for events
• IT support for all venues
• Interdepartmental coordination for event setup scheduling and projects involving IT

• Some experience in the IT field
• Degree in IT related field
• Ability to work long hours, weekends and nights
• Available to be on-call

Physical Requirements:

• Requires a full range of body motions including vision and hearing in a normal range.
• Frequently works under stressful working conditions, irregular hours and tight time deadlines.
• May periodically climb to elevated locations in the building complex.
• Job requires the following physical movements and functions: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, repetitive stooping, bending, climbing, routinely lifting 15 to 50 lbs., occasionally more

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.