Live Event Production Assistant

Oak View Group; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 30,776 - 43,833; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan and matching

Job summary

A global leader in live entertainment is seeking a Production Assistant in Elmont, NY. This part-time position involves assisting with event setups and breakdowns, performing administrative duties, and maintaining effective communication with clients. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and at least 2 years of concert or production experience. The role offers an hourly pay of $27.08 and requires flexibility to work weekends.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in concert or production settings preferred.
• Ability to perform extensive standing and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with load in for events.
• Help with set-up and breakdown of dressing rooms.
• Perform various administrative support duties.
• Establish effective communication with building departments.
• Manage last-minute tasks with little direction.

Skills

Concert/production experience

Administrative support skills

Effective communication

Ability to manage tasks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Production Assistant (PA) reports to the designated Event Operations Manager and/or Director. The main responsibility of the PA is to help facilitate, on the day of the event, execution of load in, show and load out for the event. When hired for an event, the PA monitors and assists with concerts, sporting events, family shows.

This role pays an hourly rate of $27.08

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

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

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with load in for events.
• Assist clients with set-up and breakdown of dressing rooms, various ancillary events and activations
• Flexible work schedule. Must be able to work some weekends
• Perform various administrative support duties that are highly sensitive and confidential
• Establish and maintain effective communication with building departments
• Manage last minute tasks and changes with little to no direction
• Handles all duties with grace, sophistication and professionalism
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently, and to anticipate needs
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years concert/production experience; similar venue experience a plus
  
  

Physical Dimensions

• Performing the duties of this position involves extensive and continuous standing and walking.
• Routine activities require the employee to be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision and close vision.
  
  

Working Conditions & Hazards

• Exposed to weather and non-weather related cold temperatures
• Pinch points and tight working spaces throughout building;
• Exposed to high noise levels.
  
  

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.