Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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Overview

The Operations Supervisor directs, manages, supervises and coordinates event setup activities and operations for the facility and provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Event Operations.

This role will pay a salary of $18 to $20.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

About the Venue

Located in historic downtown Provo, Utah the Utah Valley Convention Center opened its doors in 2012 as the premiere meeting space in Utah County. The UVCC boasts the perfect blend of modern architecture, flexible meeting space, and breathtaking interior and exterior views of the nearby Wasatch Mountains. This combined with its functional floor plan makes it the perfect venue to host any event.

Responsibilities

- Assist in the planning, direct, coordinate and review the work plans for facility operations

- Work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures

- Ability to follow written instruction, interpret CAD’s and blueprints

- Interface with vendors and production crews as required

- Responsible for organization and presentation of all Operations storage areas.

- Communicates between shifts the necessary tasks that still need to be completed

- Working knowledge of operations equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, staging, pipe and drape, all tables, all chairs, etc.

- Coordinates between changeover crew and housekeeping needs with Building Services staff

- Assist in completing light janitorial work (vacuuming, sweeping, and taking out trash and recycling)

- Maintains departmental equipment

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- High school diploma (or equivalent)

- Minimum of (2) years experience in an operations position in an Arena, Convention Center or Public Assembly Facility including set-up/housekeeping, event coordination or related field; a degree in Facility Management or related field may allow for substitution for years of experience

- Must have a demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, high-pressure environment and possess superior interpersonal and communication skills

- Must have the ability to work long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays

- Must be self-motivated and have excellent organizational skills

- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish is a plus

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.