Arena Operations Internship

The Classic Center•Athens, GA

12d

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Operations Supervisors/Managers, this position will perform routine duties associated with the day-to-day operations of the arena, event setup and strike, and assist with event management and administrative duties.

Requirements

Ability to work flexible and sometimes demanding schedules (including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours).
Possession of or access to reliable transportation.
Physical ability to regularly lift 25-50lbs and walk extensively throughout duration of shift.
Physical ability to bend, squat, kneel, and walk throughout duration of shift.
Knowledge of customer service practices.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team to assist with event setups and conversions, including but not limited to: staging and set up of tables, chairs, barricades and barriers, dasher boards, and ice cover.
Setup events based on diagrams and managers instruction.
Assist in the preparations of building to meet the requirements of events and shows, including but not limited to: document preparation and distribution, conversion planning, staffing and movement plans.
Assists Event Services with day of event needs.
Report to and assist Operations Manager with daily tasks and assigned duties.
Assist various arena departments as needed, including but not limited to: Event Services, Guest Service, Housekeeping, Security, and Production.
Work a flexible schedule, including late nights, early mornings, weekends and some holidays as needed.
Lifts moderate to heavy amounts of weight in the form of but not limited to tables, chairs, stages, barricade, stanchions, staging, basketball court panels, ice cover panels, and exhibition materials.
Operate necessary machinery such as forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks as necessary.
All other duties as assigned.