FEXIBLE SCHEDULING Event Operations Team Member

JOB TITLE: Event Operations Team Member – Summer/Seasonal

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

HOURS:

• Flexible hours available to pick up on weekdays and weekends from 2pm–10:30pm
• Up to 40 hrs./week available
• Flexible scheduling to work with busy schedules
  
• Have availability to work afternoons/evenings on weekends or weekdays around event schedule

Lancaster Event Center (LEC) is a premier, multi-use facility in the Midwest home to 300 events from livestock to trade shows to weddings annually including the Super Fair. The Event Operations Team is primarily responsible for performing work as needed in in the summer months to set up, maintain, prepare for and serve events at the 400,000 square foot, 150-acre facility. Duties include skilled and semi-skilled tasks, which often require operation of equipment, heavy lifting and a high degree of physical exertion. This is a great job for students, farmers or anyone looking for an exciting, flexible job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Honest, trustworthy, reliable, flexible and strives to go above and beyond
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably
• Agriculture background/interest preferred but not required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operating equipment such as light trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, boom lifts, skid steer, tractors, scrubbing machines or other light power-driven equipment (training provided)
• All equipment operators can expect equipment operating time to be only a portion of their job. All operations play ‘jack of all trades’ assisting roles from:
  • Event setup, cleaning, maintenance, guest services, parking lot management, campground services, ticket taking, supporting bars and cafes, etc.

• Setting up and tearing down chairs, barricades, staging, tables, other furnishings and equipment.
• Laying carpet, preparing arenas, updating signage.
• Installing and cleaning livestock stalls and preparing arenas/pens for livestock shows.
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks such as painting, patching, replacing ceiling tile, replacing filters, etc.
• Landscaping
• Day-to-day operations include, but are not limited to, loading/unloading delivery trucks, replenishing supplies and transporting trash/waste to proper disposal area.
• Assist with pre/post event cleaning and janitorial tasks including, but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, vacuuming, spot cleaning, carpet cleaning and window washing.
• Assist with security securing doors, ushering, crowd control, etc.
• Report irregularities, discrepancies, safety, damage concerns or loss of property promptly to Operations Supervisor.
  

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn practices and procedures related to animal shows; event set-up; typical methods and techniques for cleaning and maintaining the facility; proper use and care of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge or willingness to operate equipment properly and efficiently
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic with attention to detail while following safety rules/guidelines with and without supervision is a must.
• Must perform strenuous physical duties at times including lifting, carrying, moving and climbing.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Familiarity with building controls (heat, air, lights, etc.) and audio-visual is a plus.
  
  

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma OR G.E.D.
• 1-3 months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Equipment operating experience preferred
• Must be 19 years or older

PAY:

• $14-17/hr. based on experience (raises available for strong performance)