Event Crew Member | Part Time| Greensboro Coliseum Complex - Oak View Group

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:

A member of the Event Crew/ Operations Changeover Team you will report directly to the Event Operations Supervisor. The position is primarily responsible for the changeover in the assigned location (s) from one event to another. Additionally, as a member of the Event Crew Team you may be involved in other aspects of building maintenance to include painting, trash disposal, exterior facility care, snow removal, furniture moving, etc. This responsibility requires physical labor and heavy lifting and therefore has lifting requirements. The Operations Changeover Team is a vital component of the venue in responding to the needs of promoters and clients – a positive attitude and a positive appearance are essential.  

 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $15.00.   

 

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.

About the Venue:

The Greensboro Coliseum Complex is a versatile multi-building facility that serves the community of Greensboro and its surrounding areas. It hosts a wide array of events, such as athletic competitions, cultural arts showcases, concerts, theater performances, educational activities, fairs, exhibits, as well as public and private gatherings, including conventions, convocations, trade shows, and consumer shows. It plays a crucial role as a hub of community activities and significantly contributes to the regional economy.  The Complex is made up of nine venues, the largest being the renowned 22,000-seat Greensboro Coliseum, which has a storied history of hosting prestigious ACC and NCAA basketball championships, and a concert history featuring legendary artists like Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Phish, as well as today’s biggest artists like Drake, Bad Bunny, and Taylor Swift.   The Complex also includes the 167,000-square foot Special Events Center, encompassing three exhibition halls, a 4,500-seat mini-arena, and eight meeting rooms. Additionally, there's White Oak Amphitheatre, Piedmont Hall, the Novant Health Fieldhouse, Greensboro Aquatic Center, The Terrace, ACC Hall of Champions, and the 300-seat Odeon Theatre.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all aspects of the conversion process for events. 
• Setting-up and tearing down flooring, chairs, barricades, staging, tables, and other furnishings and equipment. 
• Responding to promoter/clients’ needs as directed. 
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. 
• Assist, when necessary, with pre/post event cleaning. 
• Meet the physical demands of this job, which include being able to get in and around the facility, walking the entire shift, bending, lifting, carrying, moving, climbing, working from various heights, and moderate to loud noises. 
• Maintain outside grounds including parking areas, entrances, event plaza and snow removal as required. 
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks as needed such as painting, patching, and other conversion related operational equipment 
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively in both oral and written form. 
• Operate equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, scissor lifts or other light power equipment. Training and certification required. 
• Maintain an effective working relationship with other departments, clients, and patrons encountered in the course of employment. 
• Work effectively under pressure and stringent schedule to produce accurate results. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the ability to perform all essential duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner. Work flexible shifts, including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays depending on event schedule. 

• Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.  
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of event change over experience. 
• Ability to work under deadlines driven by event schedules and project timetables. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team. 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form. 
• Must be adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. 
• Working Conditions:  Extensive time spent with moderate to loud noises.  Frequent bending, lifting 50 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, standing for long periods of time, extensive walking throughout the facilities. 

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.