Arena Operations Internship

The Classic Center/Akins Ford Arena

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Arena

TITLE: Arena Operations Intern

Part-Time

DESCRIPTION: Resume is required for consideration

Under direct supervision of the Operations Supervisors/Managers, this position will perform routine duties associated with the day-to-day operations of the arena, event setup and strike, and assist with event management and administrative duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Work as part of a team to assist with event setups and conversions, including but not limited to: staging and set up of tables, chairs, barricades and barriers, dasher boards, and ice cover.

· Setup events based on diagrams and managers instruction.

· Assist in the preparations of building to meet the requirements of events and shows, including but not limited to: document preparation and distribution, conversion planning, staffing and movement plans.

· Assists Event Services with day of event needs.

· Report to and assist Operations Manager with daily tasks and assigned duties.

· Assist various arena departments as needed, including but not limited to: Event Services, Guest Service, Housekeeping, Security, and Production.

· Work a flexible schedule, including late nights, early mornings, weekends and some holidays as needed.

· Lifts moderate to heavy amounts of weight in the form of but not limited to tables, chairs, stages, barricade, stanchions, staging, basketball court panels, ice cover panels, and exhibition materials.

· Operate necessary machinery such as forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks as necessary.

· All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ability to work flexible and sometimes demanding schedules (including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours).

· Possession of or access to reliable transportation.

· Physical ability to regularly lift 25-50lbs and walk extensively throughout duration of shift.

· Physical ability to bend, squat, kneel, and walk throughout duration of shift.

· Knowledge of customer service practices.