Event Staff Member|Part-time| Liacouras Center

Oak View Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Event Staff Members to enhance guest experiences at a premier venue. In this dynamic role, you'll assist with guest services, ensuring smooth entry and exit, scanning tickets, and providing information to attendees. The position offers a flexible schedule, ideal for those who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for hospitality. Join a diverse team committed to creating memorable events and making a difference in the live entertainment industry. If you thrive in customer-focused roles and enjoy engaging with people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or entertainment preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with entry, ticket scanning, and seating.
• Monitor assigned area for safety and guest satisfaction.
• Respond to guest concerns promptly and professionally.

Skills

Customer Service

Hospitality

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

Event Staff Members assist the Events Department with executing and overseeing guest services, ticket taking, and act as a liaison between the event manager/coordinator to the guests for each event. This role will pay an hourly wage of $14.00.

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 Liacouras Center is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose venue located on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. The venue is a full-service sports and entertainment arena featuring Temple University Men’s and Women’s Basketball, along with a variety of concerts, family shows, meetings, banquets, and more!

Responsibilities

• Ability to direct and lead providing excellent customer service.
• Prepare your assigned section for guests; this could include wiping down seats, looking for potential hazards, reporting any issues to a supervisor.
• Assist guests for entry and exit into the complex.
• Scan tickets and greet guests.
• Assist fans in locating seats, access around the complex, and provide answers for any questions when asked.
• Be alert and proactive to potential hazards and report incidents when they occur.
• Monitor your assigned area for issues and opportunities to make an unforgettable experience.
• Respond to all guest concerns/complaints promptly and in a professional manner.
• Assist guests in ADA accessible seating sections.
• Enforce all building policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all guests.
• Manage the foot traffic flow of large crowds.
• Be knowledgeable about complex emergency evacuation plan in order to safely assist guests during the unlikely event of an emergency.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospitality or entertainment environment is preferred.
• You must love working with and helping people.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• You must be able to maintain a POSITIVE attitude while handling difficult situations.
• Flexible schedule: Availability to work most events.
• Evenings & Weekend availability is needed. Holiday’s as needed.

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.