Conversion Crew Team Lead

Denver Center For Perfo•Denver, CO

1d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Conversion Crew Team Lead serve as a Conversion Crew team member while also overseeing the Conversion Crew during their assigned shifts. They will be responsible for the setup and breakdown of tables, chairs, staging, dance floors, and other furnishings and equipment for various functions held within the DCPA’s event spaces and theatre lobbies. The Team Lead has the additional responsibilities of reviewing written conversion instructions, determining and managing a plan for executing the instructions with the assigned crew members, maintaining all safety standards and best practices during the shift, and sending a shift report at the conclusion of the shift. The Conversion Crew Team Lead will report to the Manager of Event Operations and will work alongside the Event Services, Patron Experience, and Facilities teams to ensure the event spaces and theatre lobbies are properly set for events, theatre production runs, and venue standards. The Conversion Crew Team Lead will utilize floorplan diagrams and written instructions to execute the setups and breakdowns of each space and will also oversee proper equipment storage. In addition, Conversion Crew Team Leads will occasionally serve as coat check attendants when that service is contracted by a client.

Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 pounds and team-lift up to 80 pounds.
Must be able to move and lift tables, chairs, stage platforms, dance floor pieces, and other equipment for a 4-6 hour shift.
This position requires the ability to work a varied schedule, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as determined by the events and theatre schedule.
Work respectfully as part of a team and give considerate direction to team members.
Proficient at reading and understanding instructions written and spoken in English.
Familiarity with event setup and reading floorplans required.
Basic proficiency in measuring devices and hand tools.
Ability to interpret and execute technical floorplans and diagrams.
Ability to understand and enforce best safety practices.
Ability to oversee other employees and make assignments to ensure efficient workflow.
Demonstrated ability to handle a fast-paced environment calmly and efficiently.
Strong skills in troubleshooting and task prioritization.
Ability to exercise good judgment regarding best practices and potential emergencies.
Catering, conversion, special events services, stewarding, or stagehand experience required.

Responsibilities

Read floorplan diagrams and accurately execute written instructions for seups and breakdowns of in-house and rented equipment including: tables, chairs, dance floor, staging platforms, trashcans, portable bars, coat racks, stanchions, and other non-technical equipment.
Review instructions with and delegate tasks to conversion crew members assigned to each shift.
Ensure team members are working efficiently and re-direct team members’ work as needed.
Perform all aspects of the setup and breakdown which could include: connecting and laying out dance floor, rolling and lifting tables, moving and setting stage platforms at various heights, stacking and unstacking chairs, setting stanchions for crowd management, moving equipment in and out of storage areas, and more.
Understand and enforce all safety guidelines and best practices for inspecting and handling materials and equipment, proper techniques for lifting and moving, and operation of equipment.
Document and elevate any concerns through the appropriate avenues for maintenance or execution concerns.
Ensure equipment is either set up or stored orderly and securely in assigned locations.
Routine minor maintenance and care for assigned equipment which could include: vacuuming carpeted stage before breakdown, polishing dance floor tiles, annual chair cleaning and detailing, and more.
Understand overall event and theatre schedules and proactively anticipate and troubleshoot storage issues.
Write and send a post-shift report detailing status of assigned tasks, concerns or maintenance issues, equipment condition updates, and highlights regarding personnel performance
Assist with administrative and operational duties or special projects of the Venue Operations department as assigned.