Salary: $27.09 Hourly
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: Limited Term Employee
Job Number: 2023-00587
Department: Alliant Energy Center
Opening Date: 10/11/2023
Closing Date: 11/10/2023 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 720
Description
The Dane County Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI is recruiting for one (1) LTE Event Operations Specialist.
Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week.
Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, incumbent will act as manager on duty for events taking place at the Alliant Energy Center (AEC). They will assist AEC Event Coordinators with the successful execution of events.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Act as the primary show contact for events at the AEC. Read, interpret, and analyze detailed event plans in order to execute specific requirements. Liaise with event promoters and represent the AEC in a positive fashion. Work closely with in-house operations staff and third party contractors to facilitate event needs. Escalate issues to the appropriate contact. For certain events, support AEC event operations command center and facilitate requests via radio and phone. Coordinate with emergency responders in the case of an incident requiring medical or law enforcement response. Complete written, post-event reports in a timely fashion. Problem solve in a fast paced environment.
Education, Experience & Special Requirements
Education, Training and Experience:
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation. Previous experience in event management, operations, or general management is preferred.
Special Requirements:
Must be available and willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed based on event requirements. Must be available to occasionally extend or flex schedules depending on the needs of the event. Must be willing to work on short notice when conditions require.
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.). Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Ability to traverse stairs and move around the venues in a timely fashion, including covering long distances in a short time period. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, including moving about hard and irregular surfaces. Must be comfortable working in adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Must be comfortable working in loud environments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must work well with others and function in a team atmosphere. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must have excellent customer service, leadership, and communication skills. Use initiative and independent judgment to make decisions within job guidelines. Ability to communicate via radio and cell phone. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations. Experience with common office equipment is preferred, including computers, Microsoft Office applications, and copy machines.
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Do you have any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation?
- Yes
- No
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