Oak View Group

Operations Events Setup|Part-time| Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena

Location US-IA-Des Moines
Job ID
2024-13787
Location Name
Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena
Category
Event Management / Sales
Type
Regular Part-Time

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.

Overview

This position is based at the Iowa Events Center. The Iowa Events Center features a variety of flexible spaces to host events of all types and sizes. The Iowa Events Center is a unique combination of three venues under one roof: Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall, and Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. The complex is flexible to meet the needs of events of all types and sizes. It is well-suited for conventions, meetings, tradeshows, sporting, social and entertainment events from 10,000–17,100 people

 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $14.00. 

 

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.

Responsibilities

  • Set-up and tear down including: risers, chairs, tables, pipe and drape and other items as needed for events at facility
  • Execute accurate and timely completion of room sets
  • Handle folding chairs, stacking chairs, tables of various shapes and sizes, drapery and skirting
  • Operate an assortment of equipment including: forklifts, pallet jackets and more
  • Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
  • Provide additional duties as directed, primarily in the Operations Housekeeping position

Qualifications

Qualifications: High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred

  • Must have a demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
  • Experience in a public facility highly preferred
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language
  • Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of team
  • Must have the ability to work flexible schedule including long hours, nights, weekends and holidays.

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.

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