Location: Fredericksburg,VA, USA
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
What is a Part-time Operations position?
This is an entry-level position. Upon being hired, team members will learn to read floorplans. Team members responsibilities will included setting and breaking down events as well and cleaning before, after, and during events. This position requires physical work. Some of their duties included but are not limited to, setting chairs, lifting tables, setting staging, setting dance floor, carpet, and electricity.
What are the hours?
Since each event has different access times, shift times may vary. Please note your availability on your application so that we can review your availability and see if it will be a good fit. If hired, we will schedule you based on the availability you provide.
Part-time employees can earn between 1-20 hours a week. We operate every day of the week. We do not provide overnight shifts. However, we may need staff early mornings or late nights at times.
All applicants should submit a resume and cover letter explaining why they are a good fit for the position and listing their current availability.
Applicants may be subject to background and drug testing.
Reports to: Director of Operations & Supervisor of Operations
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 20 per week
Schedule:
* Morning shifts
* Day shifts
* Evening shifts
* Weekends as needed
Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. Also, OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline
About the Venue
The Fredericksburg Convention Center stands out in Virginia as an exceptional meeting space for various types of events, including conventions, trade and consumer shows, banquets, weddings and other social events. Boasting over 120,000 square feet of flexible space, our venue allows us to host an array of events all year long. Effortlessly blending modern elegance with expansive and fully-integrated facilities, we provide an inspiring setting where everything for your event comes together-seamlessly.
Responsibilities
* Must be professional, come to work on time and in uniform, and well groomed
* Must have reliable transportation to get to work
* Participate in all aspects of the conversion process for events.
* Setting up and tearing down flooring, chairs, barricades, staging, tables, other furnishings, and equipment.
* Detail cleaning
* Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
* Meet the physical demands of this job, which include being able to get in and around the facility (requires personal mobility), bending, lifting, carrying, moving, climbing, working from various heights, and moderate to loud noises.
* Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
* Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
* Work at a fast pace and effectively under pressure and on a stringent schedule to produce accurate results.
* Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, other employees, and patrons encountered in the course of employment.
* Operate equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, scissor lifts, or other light power-driven equipment. Training and certification provided.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Experience in one or more of the following: event set-up, cleaning, landscaping, maintenance, manual labor, electric, plumbing, roofing, painting and/or related field- Ability to work efficiently in a team setting- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions- Physical stamina to perform manual labor tasks- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities
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.