POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Specialist works directly with the Operations Team to assist with event and stadium operations of all Sporting KC venues and spaces. The Operations Specialist helps ensure all events are executed flawlessly by assisting the Operations Team in ensuring that Sporting KC facilities and fields are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.

STADIUM RESPONSIBLITIES

● Ensure the stadium is operating according to the mission, vision and values of Sporting KC.
● Assist the Operations Team by moving, loading and unloading equipment and supplies (including, but not limited to tables, chairs, linens, staging, signage, stanchion).

● Assist Assisting stadium operation team with daily stadium tasks

● Maintain the general upkeep of Sporting Kansas City facilities.

● Conduct assigned inspections of facilities and event spaces in preparation.

● Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.

● Perform other related tasks as assigned.

EVENT RESPONSIBLITIES

● Set up predetermined layouts prior to events, breakdown layouts following events and restore event spaces to standard layouts at Children’s Mercy Park and Three Points Rooftop Bar

● Transport all equipment, furnishings, deliveries, and supplies prior to and following events, often utilizing hand trucks and carts

● Helps coordinate and conduct daily event/room set-ups, conversions, and removals.

● Assist & oversee flipping of venue space between events

● During events represents onsite operations supervisor to ensure the events are running effectively & professionally.

● Assists with coordinating multiple events throughout the stadium and some off-site facilities.

● Collaborates with hospitality team to gain an understanding of each event

● Moving all types of furniture

● Moving event furniture and supplies from one level to the next

● Oversee event details during event

● Oversee organization of off-site storage

● Provides operational support as needed for vendors, clients, and event personnel.

● Effectively and proactively monitoring the event functions.

● Transport all equipment, furnishings, deliveries, and supplies prior to and following events, often utilizing hand trucks and carts

● Protect all furniture during moves around the venues to ensure damage does not occur

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

● Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be 16 years or older to apply

● Working on or already obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Sport or Event Management preferred.
● No previous experience needed.

● Responsive and dependable.

● Ability to multitask.

● Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

● Works well in a team focused environment.

● Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

● Required to sit, stand and walk.
● Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.

● Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.

● Reach with hands and arms.

● Required to talk and hear consistently.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person