Paddock Event Operations Crew Member (Part-Time)

Description

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park is a 20-acre theme park featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and over three dozen rides.

Job Description:

The COTA Paddock Event Operations team is in search of a highly motivated, organized, and most importantly, enthusiastic individual who is interested in working within the heart of the live entertainment industry of Central Texas. As a Paddock Event Operations Crew Member, you can expect to develop your operations and project management skills, as well as gain valuable real-world experience in the live entertainment industry. Working within the core Major Event Logistics team, this opportunity exposes the Paddock Event Operations Crew to the key functions of racing and live entertainment. This is an on-site, part-time role at COTA.

Essential Functions:

•  Implement setup standards for all meetings and events, in tandem with the Event Services team. 
•  Ensure daily checklist is completed 
•  Ensure all Paddock Event Ops service procedures are delivered according to COTA standards 
•  Maintenance and cleanliness of event spaces and equipment at all times. 
•  Interaction with guests during or after events, ensuring satisfaction. 
•  Answer customer questions and accommodate special requests 
•  Performs all other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Requirements:

• Must have a Valid Texas Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) 
• Must have reliable transportation 
• Must be able to multi-task and follow strict timelines 
• Comfortable being active for extended periods 
• The ability to operate or train to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, or scissor lifts. 

Specialized Qualifications:

•  Event day hours, with the ability to work long days, nights, weekends, and holidays 
•  Problem-solving and communication skills 
•  Ability to organize assigned work, set time frames, prioritize and meet goals 
•  Ability to establish priorities and manage time effectively 
•  Confidence when working with both internal and external contacts 
•  Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment 
•  Must possess a quality teamwork attitude 
•  Effectively work in a professional team environment 

Physical Demands:

•  Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
•  Periods of standing, moving through an event space and traveling throughout the entire venue with bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items 
•  Ability to perform physical tasks, such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 25 lbs. 

Work Environment

•  Events may be in an outdoor setting with movement between temporary structures, buildings, and different terrains. 
•  The noise level in the work environment is moderate, however, during events, the noise level may be loud. 
•  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. 

Salary commensurate with experience

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.