Event Staff | Part-Time |IUP

Kovalchickcomplex; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading venue management company as an Event Staff member. This role is vital in ensuring guests have a safe and enjoyable experience during events. You'll be the first point of contact, greeting patrons and providing essential information while handling various responsibilities such as ticket taking and security. The position offers flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, making it a great opportunity for those seeking part-time work. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy engaging with people, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service is preferred.
• Must maintain a friendly demeanor and handle conflicts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct guests while performing assigned tasks.
• Provide accurate event and venue information to guests.
• Respond to emergencies according to established protocols.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Conflict Resolution

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Situations

Friendly Disposition

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

The Event Staff is the primary contact with the guests at the facility. Required to have knowledge of the building and its services also to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the building patrons.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $10.00 to $12.00.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Work one of the following positions: Ticket Taker, Usher, Security, and Parking.
• Enthusiastically greet and direct guests while performing assigned tasks (i.e. ticket scanning, directing guests to their seats, providing directions).
• Provide guests with accurate event and venue information.
• Identify and respond to emergencies according to emergency protocols. Involve event Supervisor or Manager as needed.
• Proactively approach guests that may have an issue and/or complaint.
• Creatively resolve issues/complaints and involve event Supervisor or Manager as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Must be able to work outside in any weather conditions (Parking & Security).
• Work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in prior customer service preferred.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• Must have a friendly disposition and a smile.
• Must be able to stay calm in stressful, fast-paced situations.
• Experience dealing effectively with conflict.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to darkened corridors, around crowds, loud noise, flashing lights, and haze effects.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

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.