Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
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Overview
- Is Service-focused, People-focused
- Has excellent organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
- Has the ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Has exceptional interpersonal skills
- Has extraordinary communication skills both verbal and written, utilizing the English language
- Has the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages
- Has a professional presentation, appearance and work ethic
- Has the ability to function successfully in a fast-paced environment
This role will pay a wage of $18 to $20.
For PT roles: Benefits: Eligible to accrue sick leave; 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
About the Venue
The Lynnwood Event Center strives to provide excellent guest service through our principles of being professional, resourceful, accommodating and precise, while always being safe. Members of the Lynnwood Event Center team share in the values of being adaptable to event needs, being aware of guest requirements, showing character, and being team-centric. We are looking for an experienced audiovisual and event operations professional who models these values in their work behavior, decision making, personal contributions, and guest interactions.
Responsibilities
- Set up and strike chairs, tables, staging, and related equipment
- Transport carts, tables, chairs, boxes, and dance floor
- Assist Event Managers with event needs and changes as requested
- Setup audiovisual and catering equipment as directed
- Operate motorized equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, carpet extractors, and related equipment as needed for projects
- Assist with basic maintenance such as pressure washing, touch-up painting, and monitoring the condition of furniture and equipment.
- Regular inspection of the facility for damage and overall cleanliness
- Assist Event Houseman with cleaning of the facility as needed
- Set up and strike various audiovisual equipment and components for events
- Operate and troubleshoot audiovisual equipment prior to and during scheduled events
- Meet and greet presenters prior to event start
- Act as a dedicated Audiovisual Technician for events when needed, operating multiple components including lights, mixer board, slides and videos
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs of audiovisual equipment
- Maintain inventory of equipment and consumables
- Pre and post events and rehearsals with clients, presenters, and event managers
- Guidance on equipment lifecycle, purchases and projects as needed
Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic tools and methods to set-up and strike various items including tables, chairs, and stages.
- The candidate must be able to read and interpret plan drawings in conjunction with written guidelines to achieve various setup needs.
- Can read, write, and speak English. High School diploma or general education degree is required and must have ability to follow detailed instructions for tasks assigned.
- The ideal candidate must be willing to work extended, often irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by events.
- A positive attitude and an outgoing personality are a plus. Previous event set up experience is preferred.
- Must be willing and able to work extended, often irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by events
- Knowledge of audiovisual industry standards and best practices
- Intermediate electrical, electronic, and mechanical knowledge
- Lift operation and entertainment rigging is a plus
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.
Vaccination Statement
We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.
EEO
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.