Conversion Crew l Part-Time| Rupp Arena

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 seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Conversion Crew shall perform a multitude of physical tasks to maintain and changeover the facility. Conversion crew members are repsonsible for setting and striking arena, convention and opera house events. The work requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs. on a regular basis. This position will work different schedules based upon event activity. The position reports to the Crew Supervisor and the Operations Manager. 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $15.00-$16.00. 

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

This position will remain open until June 26, 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.

~Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, is fast becoming THE must-play venue.  The 20,000-seat arena, affectionately referred to by some as “the Cathedral of College Basketball”, is home to the National Champion University of Kentucky men’s basketball program and has played host to some of the most talented and award-winning musicians/artists in the world, including U2, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, and many others. 

~Central Bank Center is our convention side, with over 99k sf of exhibition space, 24k sf each of meeting and ballroom space, 50k of hospitality space, 10k sf of flexible space, and over 2500 covered and uncovered parking spaces. ~Both venues are additionally joined in entertaining this area by the Lexington Opera House, showcasing Broadway talent through collaborative bookings of Broadway shows, small venue concerts, and local arts.

~CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park is a 5,000-capacity outdoor venue located in the center of Lexington. From live music and stand-up comedy to unforgettable experiences set against a stunning park backdrop in the center of the city.

~Founded in 2021, Lexington Sporting Club is an American professional soccer team based in Lexington, KY. The soccer complex off Athens-Boonesboro Road near I-75 opened in August 2024 in time for the organization’s first USL Super League season.

• Set-up and strike event related equipment such as tables, chairs, risers, booths, portable stages, and assemble and disassemble the basketball court and support equipment. 
• Carry out routine maintenance related to, and general clean-up duties as required for each event during move-in, decorator set-up/rehearsal, event, or move-out activity by all lessees of the Central Bank Center complex, including Central Bank Convention Center, Rupp Arena or the Lexington Opera House.
• Accept direction and other assigned duties from the Conversion Crew Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Operate small equipment and machines such as pallet jacks, forklifts, hi-lifts and cleaning equipment. 
• Continually seek improved methods for doing jobs more efficiently. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by superiors. 

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Able to lift heavy objects repeatedly throughout the day.
• Working knowledge of power tools and operation of a forklift/hi-lift is a plus. 
• Ability to effectively communicate and critical thinking involved. 
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays 
• Ability to work a varied and flexible work schedule 
• Ability to perform various physical tasks 
• Ability to operate small equipment and machinery with the proper training

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.