Event Staff|Part-time| Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds
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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.

This is an event-based position with no minimum number of hours guaranteed. Work schedules are determined by event activity and availability sheet

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays

Principles and methods of setting up and tearing down events and of the housekeeping/cleaning techniques of a large public facility, exhibiting, and show utilities (i.e., special lighting, booth wiring, compressed air, etc.)

Able to manage time wisely.

Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with tenants, other employees, and members of the public.

Perform other duties as required

This role will pay an hourly rate between $10 to $11

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

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Our venue is a spacious 45-acre complex that includes various facilities to accommodate a consumer's needs with a variety of venue spaces available. These includes the Marvin and Laura Berry Pavilion, two Exhibit Halls, the Conference Center, the Equestrian Center, and Middletown Meadows. With our multi-purpose venue, we offer the capability to utilize our facility for events such as rodeos, livestock showing/selling, boxing, wrestling, concerts, trade/consumer shows, corporate meetings, banquets, weddings, quinceañeras, parties, horse events, sporting events, and so much more! The Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds provides varied opportunities for Nueces County residents and serves as a place for the community to gather and share experiences. Nueces County owns the facility, which is managed by Oak View Group.

Ticket Taker:

• Collect tickets, passes, etc. for admission into events; check for authenticity
• Prohibit access to guests without proper tickets, passes or other entry credentials
• Provide an accounting of tickets, passes, etc. collected
• Provide general event and facility information to guests

Usher / Door Monitor / Badge Checker / Bag Checker / Wanding:

• Direct guests to their seats and provide general information regarding the event and the facility
• Monitor entry and exit into facility events; prohibit access to guests without proper entry credentials
• Assist in maintaining order during events
• Provide general event and facility information to guests
• Check all guest bags for certain events
• Monitor the crowd during all events
• Wand guests for sanctioned sporting events, school functions, or any other event where weapons are not allowed inside the venue(s)

Parking Attendant:

• Assist the parking operation by directing vehicles in and out of the parking lot

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma, or equivalent GED
• Two years experience in a related field highly desirable
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Texas driver's license

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.