Event Operations Crew Member (Seasonal Part-Time)

Circuit of the Americas; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Circuit of The Americas is seeking an enthusiastic Event Operations Crew Member for seasonal, part-time work within the dynamic environment of live entertainment. This role will involve assisting in event setup, ensuring service quality, and having an active presence at various events, contributing to memorable experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Implement setup standards for events and ensure service procedures are met.
• Ensure cleanliness of event spaces and interact with guests to ensure satisfaction.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Event Operations Crew Member (Seasonal Part-Time)

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2025, COTA’s amusement park is a 20-acre theme park featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and over three dozen rides.

Job Description:

The COTA Event Operations team is in search of a highly motivated, organized, and most importantly, enthusiastic individual who is interested in working within the heart of the live entertainment industry of Central Texas. As an Event Operations Crew Member, you can expect to develop your operations and project management skills, as well as gain valuable real-world experience in the live entertainment industry. Working within the core Events & Hospitality team, this opportunity exposes the Event Operations Crew to the key functions of racing and live entertainment.

Requirements & Essential Functions:

• Implement setup standards for all meetings and events, in tandem with the Event Services team. • Ensure daily checklist is completed
• Ensure all events are set according to details outlined in event order and set according to COTA standards
• Ensure all Event Ops service procedures are delivered according to COTA standards
• Maintenance and cleanliness of event spaces and equipment at all times.
• Interaction with guests during or after events, ensuring satisfaction.
• Answer customer questions and accommodate special requests
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Must have a Valid Texas Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire)
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to multi-task and follow strict timelines
• Comfortable being active for extended periods
• Ability to operate or train to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, or scissor lifts.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Event day hours, with the ability to work long days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to organize assigned work, set time frames, prioritize and meet goals
• Ability to establish priorities and manage time effectively
• Confidence when working with both internal and external contacts
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Must possess a quality teamwork attitude
• Effectively work in a professional team environment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds of weight
• Ability to stand and walk 90% of the workday on a very large campus with both indoor and outdoor space.
• Events may be in an outdoor setting with movement between temporary structures, buildings, and different terrains.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate however, during events, the noise level may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat

Salary commensurate with experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law