Conversion Event Set Up/Teardown Team (GRAVE SHIFT) - Part Time

Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $24.50/hr

Discounted tickets to games

Wellness program

TriMet discount program

TriMet passes 50% off

Job summary

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter are seeking staff for the Conversion Event Set Up/Teardown team on a graveyard shift. You will transform arenas between events, move equipment, and help prepare spaces for games, tours, and guests.

You must be 18+, able to work late hours, lift up to 75 pounds, and communicate in English. This role requires teamwork, physical stamina, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced venue environment.

Qualifications

• You are at least 18 years old.
• Able to work graveyard shifts (approx. 10pm-6am), including weekends and holidays.
• Able to work a flexible, event-based schedule to support business needs.
• Regular access to email to support shift scheduling.
• Understand and communicate conversational English; follow verbal and written directions.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Able to stand and move around venue and Rose Quarter campus for several hours.
• Ability to work as a team with people of different backgrounds and abilities.
• Can lift up to 75 pounds consistently for an 8-hour shift.
• Complete 95% of daily tasks through movement, lifting, pushing, walking, and stairs.

Responsibilities

• Converting arena from one performance staging to another (basketball court to stage, stage to ice rink).
• Moving and setting up equipment, chairs, tables, bleachers, and staging surfaces.
• Assembling sports arenas according to routine.
• Using small hand tools properly.
• Maintaining storage of staff equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Assisting in maintenance of conversion equipment.
• Making ice for up to 10 hours.
• Setting rooms for meetings and dressing rooms as needed.
• Locating and correcting problems to avoid fire/safety code violations.

Skills

Graveyard shift

Physical stamina

Teamwork

English comprehension

Job description

Description

Position at Rip City Management

Become a part of the team behind the team.

As part of our Conversion Event Set Up/Teardown Team – Graveyard Shift , you are fundamental in creating the overall experience in our arenas for players, visiting tours, and our guests by performing nightly transformations from one event to the next.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Interviews for this position will be conducted on Monday, November 30, 2026. If you are selected to move on to the interview stage, further details will be provided via email.

The anticipated start date for this role is Wednesday, December 16, 2026.

DAY-TO-DAY:

• Converting the arena from one performance staging to the next performance staging, such as a basketball court to a stage or a stage to an ice rink.
• Moving and setting up sports equipment, chairs and tables, bleachers, staging basketball floor, and hockey dashers and glass.
• Assembling sports arenas in accordance with established routine.
• Properly using small hand tools.
• Helping maintain proper storage of Conversion/Event Services Staff equipment, tools, and supplies as needed.
• Assisting in the maintenance of conversion equipment as needed.
• Making ice for up to 10 hours.
• Setting rooms for meetings and dressing rooms as needed.
• Locating and correcting any problems that could place the building in violation of fire and/or safety codes.

WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You are able to work graveyard shifts (approx. 10pm-6am) , including weekends and sometimes holidays
• You are also able to work a flexible, event-based schedule to support with business needs
• You have regular access to email to support with shift scheduling
• You must be able to understand and communicate conversational English; including following verbal and written direction
• You demonstrate effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
• You can be on your feet and moving around the venue and Rose Quarter campus for several hours at a time
• You demonstrate the ability to work as a team with people of different backgrounds and abilities
• You can perform tasks on your feet, kneel, bend at waist, and work on concrete floors for extended periods of time
• You can move and lift up to 75 pounds consistently for an 8-hour shift
• You are able to complete 95% of your daily tasks through movement, lifting, pushing, walking, and climbing stairs
• You demonstrate safe work habits and proper body mechanics when lifting or moving heavy objects
• You have the ability to rotate duties as needed and perform other reasonable job-related duties
• You demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

PERKS:

• Starting rate of $24.50 per hour.
• Discounted tickets to Blazer games, select Rose Quarter events, and Regal Cinema.
• Wellness initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program
• 50/50 TriMet Discount Program
• 50% off monthly TriMet passes.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation .