Ops Team Member

Job Title: Operations Team Member

Location: Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84^th Street, Lincoln Nebraska

Departments: Operations

Hours: Part Time

Salary: $14.90-15.66 Hourly

About Us:

Fast-growing, dynamic, public event center is looking for an Operations Team Member to support upcoming events including the Lancaster County Super Fair.

With 400,000 square feet of multi-use spaces on 160 acres, Sandhills Global Event Center (SGEC) has grown into one of Nebraska’s premier destinations for regional, national, and international events. It now proudly hosts over 500 event days annually, drawing over 564,000 visitor days each year, and generating up to $72 million in economic impact through out-of-county visitor spending.

Home to the second-largest indoor agricultural show in the U.S. and the largest rodeo in the world, SGEC has earned a national reputation as a top-tier venue. With expert staff and stewardship from the Lancaster County Agricultural Society, SGEC continues to serve the community and drive economic impact through a diverse and ever-growing lineup of events.

Our mission is to share experiences that showcase the agricultural nature of Lancaster County and to be a major contributor to the county’s youth, culture, and economy. SGEC provides a safe and fun environment for families all year. However, we are especially focused on our youth and their families during Super Fair week. 

Job Summary:

Operations Team Members support the cleaning, maintenance, setup, teardown, and overall execution of events across the SGEC campus. The role is hands-on, often physically demanding, and requires operating a wide range of equipment while serving as a versatile “jack of all trades” for event operations.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

(Includes, but is not limited to)

Operations & Event Support

• Set up and tear down event equipment: chairs, tables, staging, barricades, carpet, signage, etc.
• Prepare arenas, pens, and livestock stalls; install, clean, and maintain livestock areas.
• Support diverse functions including guest services, parking lot management, campground services, ticket taking, security and food & beverage support (bars/cafés).
• Perform snow removal and seasonal grounds maintenance as needed.
• Load/unload delivery trucks, replenish supplies, and transport trash/waste to proper disposal areas.
• Assist with pre-/post-event cleaning and janitorial tasks (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, etc.).
• Assist security with securing doors, ushering, and basic crowd control.

Facilities Maintenance

• Perform basic repairs and maintenance (painting, patching, replacing ceiling tiles/filters, etc.).
• Identify, report, and help resolve irregularities, discrepancies, safety issues, damage, or loss of property promptly to the Operations Supervisor.

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• Willingness to learn animal show procedures, event setup standards, and facility cleaning/maintenance best practices.
• Ability to properly and safely operate a variety of equipment.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and adherence to safety rules with and without direct supervision.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. comfortably and perform strenuous physical duties (lifting, carrying, moving, climbing).
• Effective verbal and written communication; able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight timelines.
• Familiarity with building systems (HVAC, lighting) and A/V is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Honest, trustworthy, reliable, flexible, and committed to going above and beyond.
• Agriculture background/interest preferred but not required.
• Must be 19 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for certain equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working at heights (lifts).
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE and follow all safety protocols.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced event environment with fluctuating workloads.
• Exposure to dust, noise, livestock, cleaning chemicals, and outdoor elements.
• Evening, weekend, holiday, and irregular hours required based on event schedules.

Salary : $15 - $16