Event Technician - Akins Ford Arena/The Classic Center

Join Our Team: Arena Operations – Event Technician (Part-Time)
Location: The Classic Center – Athens, GA
Department: Arena

Pay: $15.85/hr | $18/hr for overnight shifts

Do you want to be part of the crew that transforms an arena from an ice rink to a concert venue to a massive dirt-filled track for high-octane motorsports — sometimes all in the same week? The Classic Center is looking for hardworking, flexible, and detail-oriented Event Technicians to help make the magic happen behind the scenes. In this role, you’ll be part of the team that handles event setups, conversions, and day-of-show support to keep everything running smoothly.

What to Expect:

• Part-time role averaging 16–32 hours per week, heavily dependent on event load.


• Most shifts will be overnight or afternoon–evening on event days.


• Occasional daytime conversions throughout the season.


• Primary focus: executing arena conversions and setting up for events.


• Fast-paced, physical work where no two days are the same.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with your team — often in evening and overnight hours — to convert the arena between events.


• Set up events based on diagrams and manager's instructions.


• Deploy and retract telescopic seating.


• Install and remove hockey glass, dasher boards, and ice covers.


• Assist with staging, chair sets, furniture movement, and special layouts.


• Support Event Services with day-of-event needs.


• Keep tools and equipment organized and stored properly.


• Operate machinery such as forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, and pallet jacks.


• Maintain safety and efficiency in all operations.

What We’re Looking For:

• One year in a similar role (arena, stadium, convention center, or theater) preferred.


• Flexible availability — including late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.


• Reliable transportation.


• Able to lift 25–50 lbs regularly, walk extensively, and bend/squat/kneel during shifts.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license and valid state driver’s license.


• Team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Why You’ll Love It Here:
In this job, you’ll see the direct impact of your work every time the lights go up on a show. You’ll help bring concerts, hockey games, motorsport events, graduations, and community celebrations to life — and you’ll never have two days exactly alike.

The candidate who is selected for this position will have to successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

The Classic Center's EOE Statement

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and consistent with this policy, The Classic Center makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would cause the employer an undue hardship. The ADA defines a disabled person as an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

The Classic Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law, including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information. The Classic Center is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct. In keeping with this commitment, The Classic Center will not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or the unlawful treatment of employees or applicants. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.