Location: Lincoln,NE, USA
**Evening Event Operations Team Member**
* Lincoln, NE
* Part-Time
* Event Operations
* Evening Event Operations Team Member
* **Flexible hours available to pick up on weekdays and weekends from 2pm10:30pm**
* Part-time and full-time positions available
* Flexible scheduling to work with busy schedules
* Must be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably
* Have availability to work afternoons/evenings on weekends or weekdays around event schedule
**JOB TITLE:** Event Operations Team Member Evenings
**REPORTS TO:** Operations Manager
**HOURS:**
Lancaster Event Center (LEC) is a premier, multi-use facility in the Midwest home to 300+ events from livestock to trade shows to weddings annually including the Super Fair. **The Event Operations Team Evenings are primarily responsible for performing work as needed in late afternoon to evening hours** to clean, maintain, prepare for and serve events at the 400,000 square foot, 150-acre facility. Duties include skilled and semi-skilled tasks, which often require operation of equipment, heavy lifting and a high degree of physical exertion.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
* Honest, trustworthy, reliable, flexible and strives to go above and beyond
* Agriculture background/interest preferred but not required
* **Have availability to pick up shifts anywhere from 2pm10:30pm**
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:**
*Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.*
* Operating equipment such as light trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, boom lifts, skid steer, tractors, scrubbing machines or other light power-driven equipment.
* All equipment operators can expect equipment operating time to be only a portion of their job. All operations play jack of all trades assisting roles from:
* Operations, setup, cleaning, maintenance, guest services, parking lot management, campground services, ticket taking, supporting bars and cafes, etc.
* Setting up and tearing down chairs, barricades, staging, tables, other furnishings and equipment.
* Laying carpet, preparing arenas, updating signage.
* Installing and cleaning livestock stalls and preparing arenas/pens for livestock shows.
* Perform repairs and maintenance tasks such as painting, patching, replacing ceiling tile, replacing filters, etc.
* Snow removal as needed on seasonal basis.
* Day-to-day operations include, but are not limited to, loading/unloading delivery trucks, replenishing supplies and transporting trash/waste to proper disposal area.
* Assist with pre/post event cleaning and janitorial tasks including, but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, vacuuming, spot cleaning, carpet cleaning and window washing.
* Assist with security securing doors, ushering, crowd control, etc.
* Report irregularities, discrepancies, safety, damage concerns or loss of property promptly to Operations Supervisor.
**KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:**
* Knowledge of or willingness to learn practices and procedures related to animal shows; event set-up; typical methods and techniques for cleaning and maintaining the facility; proper use and care of hand and power tools.
* Knowledge or willingness to operate equipment properly and efficiently
* Must be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably
* Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic with attention to detail while following safety rules/guidelines with and without supervision is a must.
* Must perform strenuous physical duties at times including lifting, carrying, moving and climbing.
* Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and written.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Familiarity with building controls (heat, air, lights, etc.) and audio-visual is a plus.
**TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:**
* High School diploma OR G.E.D.
* 1-3 months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
* Equipment operating experience preferred
* Must be 19 years or older
**PAY:**
* $14-17/hr. based on experience