Event Operations Supervisor, Audio Visual - WDW Swan & Dolphin - Orlando, FL

Hargrove, Inc.; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead floor operations with a focus on customer service, staff leadership and development. You will direct a technical team to ensure operational efficiencies and guest satisfaction at our Lake Buena Vista location.

The role reports to the DET, DOO, or Operations Manager and requires on-site availability, strong AV knowledge, and the ability to manage event workflows and safety protocols. Training and certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of customer service or hospitality experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of audio-visual experience required.
• Internal applicants must meet all Encore training/certification requirements.
• External applicants must complete all training and certifications within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily floor activities for setup, refresh, and removal of equipment.
• Direct technicians and suggest operational efficiencies to venue management.
• Ensure flowsheets are updated and accurate.
• Coordinate communications for event management.
• Attend venue meetings as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Security procedures

Job description

Job Details

• Posted on July 14, 2026
• Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, USA
• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $18.93 USD to $24.60 USD
• Ops - Technical Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TEMPL040515

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

Description

Position Overview

The Operations Supervisor leads floor operations with a focus on customer service, staff leadership and development. The Operations Supervisor directly leads the technical team to ensure operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction. This role may also participate in location administrative duties in support of onsite operations and for career development. This position reports to the DET, DOO, or Operations Manager.

Key Job Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Organizes the daily floor activities to ensure the timely set up, refresh and removal of equipment.
• Performs daily floor management including directing the workflow of technicians and assisting management with suggestions for operational efficiencies to venue management and Workforce.
• Ensures flowsheets are updated and properly completed.
• Works with team to establish coordinated communications for the management of events.
• Attends venue meetings as needed (examples: daily banquet event order meetings, pre and post conferences).

Customer Service

• Provides excellent service and strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers by following and upholding Encore’s Service Standards and Operational Excellence through the modeling of proper behavior and adherence to Encore procedures.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
• Meets with guests on site to ensure that their needs are met, and the equipment setup is working properly.
• Monitors events and checks in on customers throughout the day.

Training/Staff Development

• Assists in training technicians on all floor activities.
• Assists in training technicians on the venue’s operational standards and Encore’s service and operational standards.
• Serves as a mentor for new hires by providing guidance and understanding of the technician career journey.
• Models and reinforces a positive working environment centered around company values.

Event Technology

• Responsible for accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of intermediate audiovisual equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.
• Complies with all Company security and safety measures.
• Ensures equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to keep it presentable and in good working condition.
• Leads the team in proper security, storage, transportation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Participates in physical inventory count processes as requested.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 3-5 years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• 3-5 year of audio-visual experience is required.
• Internal applicants must meet/complete all training and certification requirements as determined by Encore’s Global Learning Training Program in their current position, and for the position they are applying to. Click to review the requirements: https://tinyurl.com/yaznwvk7
• External applicants must meet/validate and achieve/complete all training and certifications required for this position, within 60 days of start date. For technical external requirements, view our career path here:https://jobs.encoreglobal.com/en/career-paths
• Knowledge of technical theory.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading workflow and team members.
• A valid driver’s license is required for team members in positions that may operate Company vehicles.
• Additional DOT requirement may need to be met if applicable.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• Manages Ambiguity

Drive Results

• Directs Work
• Achieves Goals

See The Big Picture

• Financial Acumen

Value People

• Builds Effective Teams

For more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link (https://psav.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Competency-Supported-Talent-Management.aspx).

Physical Requirements

Physical Activities

• Sitting: 2-3 Hours
• Standing: 4-5 Hours
• Walking: 4-5 Hours
• Stooping: 2-3 Hours
• Crawling: 2-3 Hours
• Kneeling: 2-3 Hours
• Bending: 2-3 Hours
• Reaching (above your head): 2-3 Hours
• Climbing: 0-1 Hours
• Grasping: 4-5 Hours

Lifting Requirements

• 0 - 15 lbs*: Continuously
• 16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently
• 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Carrying Requirements

• 0 - 15 lbs*: Continuously
• 16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently
• 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs: Never

Auditory/Visual Requirements

• Close Vision: Continuously
• Distance Vision: Continuously
• Color Vision: Frequently
• Peripheral Vision: Occasionally
• Depth Perception: Frequently
• Hearing: Continuously

Pushing/Pulling Requirements

• 0 - 15 lbs*: Continuously
• 16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently
• 51 - 100 lbs*: Frequently
• Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Note: The physical requirements marked with an asterisk () indicate activities performed without assistance.*

Work Environment

Hotel

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

High School or better.

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