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.
More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Overview
Under direct supervision from the Event Manager or Event Coordinator, the Event Staff personnel typically serve in a variety of event related roles, including ticket taking, ushering, door monitoring, Exhibitor Services, security and parking lot attendant. In the absence of the Event Manager, Event Staff personnel may receive event-related instructions from an Event Coordinator or Director of Operations.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $9 to $10.00.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
About the Venue
Our venue is a spacious 45-acre complex that includes various facilities to accommodate a consumer’s needs with a variety of venue spaces available. These include the Marvin and Laura Berry Pavilion, two Exhibit Halls, Conference Center, Equestrian Center, and the Middletown Meadow.
With our multi-purpose venue, we offer the capability to utilize our facility for events such as rodeos, livestock showing/selling, boxing, wrestling, concerts, trade/consumer shows, corporate meetings, banquets, weddings, quinceañeras, parties, horse events, sporting events, and so much more!
The Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds provides varied opportunities for Nueces County residents and serves as a place for the community to gather and share experiences. The facility is owned by Nueces County and managed by OVG360.
The Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds offers a wide variety of advertising and sponsorship opportunities to reach more than 100,000 annual visitors. Our advertising and sponsorship opportunities are highly effective in means of advertising to the local community, business leaders, decision makers, meeting planners, and out of town guests that attend events. Opportunities include service partners and venue advertising that can be tailored to fit your budget.
Responsibilities
Ticket Taker:
- Collect tickets, passes, etc. for admission into events; check for authenticity
- Prohibit access to guests without proper tickets, passes or other entry credentials
- Provide an accounting of tickets, passes, etc. collected
- Provide general event and facility information to guests
Usher / Door Monitor / Badge Checker / Bag Checker / Wanding:
- Direct guests to their seats and provide general information regarding the event and the facility
- Monitor entry and exit into facility events; prohibit access to guests without proper entry credentials
- Assist in maintaining order during events
- Provide general event and facility information to guests
- Check all guest bags for certain events
- Monitor the crowd during all events
- Wand guests for sanctioned sporting events, school functions, or any other event where weapons are now allowed inside the venue(s)
Parking Attendant:
- Assist the parking operation by directing vehicles in and out of the parking lot
Other General Duties:
- Be aware of the location and use of emergency alarms and equipment; follow established procedures in case of fire, disorder or any other emergency situation
- Observe general public; provide general information, directions and assistance to facility guests; report suspicious behavior or incidents to supervisor or Security,
- Maintain a high degree of visibility and professionalism
- Assist emergency and medical personnel by directing traffic and crowd control
- Communicate clearly and in a polite and courteous manner with staff, contractors and guests
- Perform other duties as required
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
- This is an event-based position with no minimum number of hours guaranteed. Work schedules are determined by event activity and availability sheet
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays
Qualifications
Experience:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Education / Training:
- High school diploma, or equivalent GED
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.
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.