Operations Coordinator

Legends Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an Operations Coordinator for the Greater Columbus Convention Center. You will assist with day-to-day operations of the building, oversee setup/tear-down, risers, chairs, stages, and ensure cleanups during events.

You’ll manage inventory, equipment upkeep, and partner with management and HR on staffing and discipline. The role requires prior supervisory experience in a large venue, ability to work flexible hours (including nights and weekends), and strong

Qualifications

• 2 years custodial/janitorial/meeting set experience preferred.
• Experience in hotels, hospitals, offices, or event requisition conversion relative to a commercial facility is a plus.
• Able to work flexible schedules, including weekends, nights and holidays.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must communicate well and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Supervises set-up/tear-down of meeting rooms.
• Supervises set-up of risers, chairs and stage for events.
• Supervises clean up of convention or trade show floor.
• Supervises booth and floor clean up during event.
• Responsible for stock and equipment inventory.
• Responsible for equipment upkeep and repair.
• Perform basic operational duties as a working supervisor.
• Responsible for hiring steps including interviewing and onboarding.
• Directs, supervises and schedules all aspects of operations with management.
• Administers disciplinary actions in coordination with HR.

Skills

Stage setup knowledge

Supervisory experience

Flexible schedules

Guest service orientation

Decision making

Climb stairs

Team coordination

Tools

Scrubbers

Pallet jack

Chair carts

Trash compactor

Cardboard baler

Vacuum cleaners

Extractors

Job description

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you?

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment?

THE ROLE

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for an Operations Coordinator for the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of the building.

Essential Dutes And Responsibilities

• Supervises set-up/tear-down of meeting rooms.
• Supervises set-up of risers, chairs and stage for events, etc.
• Supervises clean up of convention or trade show floor.
• Supervises booth and floor clean up during event.
• Responsible for stock and equipment inventory.
• Responsible for equipment upkeep and repair.
• Perform basic operational duties as a working supervisor.
• Responsible for hiring steps including interviewing, assistance with new hire.
• Paperwork and shift placement; also responsible for preparing separation documentation and all supporting materials as needed. Supervises, assists the Manager of Operations with facility management to include directing, supervising and scheduling all aspects of operations.
• Responsible for administering immediate disciplinary actions including dismissing employees from active duty for department violations/procedures; works directly with operations management and human resources in coordinating disciplinary action in verbal, written and other related disciplinary matters
• Must have the ability to interact with guests in a friendly, courteous and polite manner. This will include initiating contact with guests within 10 feet – i.e. smiling, saying “Good Day” or offering assistance when needed.
• Must feel comfortable when around large groups or speaking to a guest, as needed
• Understands the importance of providing customer service and in understanding of “The Magic is in the Details”
• All other necessary duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm.

• Working knowledge of stage, riser and chair set-up for varied events.
• Previous supervisory experience in a convention center atmosphere a plus.
• Able to work flexible schedules, including weekends, nights and holidays.
• Assess situations exercising decision-making authority. Must be able to climb stairs.

Education And/Or Experience

One to two years of custodial/janitorial/meeting set experience in hotels, hospitals, offices, or event requisition conversion experience relative to a commercial facility preferred.

Skills And Abilities

Must have ability to become familiar with facility floor plan and acquainted with all sections of the facility. Upon training, must possess ability to operate machinery used by department (such as scrubbers, pallet jack, chair carts, trash compactor, cardboard baler, and vacuum cleaners and extractors). This position requires the ability to communicate well with all individuals and work as a team player.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Exposure to adverse weather conditions and to various cleaning chemicals. Must have the ability to work flexible/irregular hours. Position requires extensive walking, heavy lifting, climbing, carrying, stooping, crawling, equipment operation both indoors and out, and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

NOTE

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.