Operations Staff | Part-Time | Nampa Civic Center

Oak View Group•Nampa, ID

About The Position

The Operations Staff position at the Nampa Civic Center is a part-time, event-based role supporting room setups, event conversions, facility maintenance, and day-to-day venue operations. The role helps prepare event spaces and enables smooth transitions for conferences, concerts, theatrical performances, weddings, banquets, trade shows, and community events. Duties include setup and teardown, room and theater conversions, moving furniture and equipment, cleaning, trash removal, and maintaining a clean, safe, and professional facility. Staff may also support general building maintenance, painting, exterior facility care, seasonal grounds maintenance, and other operational needs. Operations Staff are expected to be dependable, customer-service oriented, attentive to detail, flexible, and effective in a fast-paced environment. The work involves physical labor and requires a positive attitude and professional appearance. Team members respond to the needs of clients, guests, performers, and coworkers to help deliver successful events. The position pays $15.00–$16.00 per hour and will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts based on event schedules and facility needs.
Strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and meet event-driven deadlines.
Ability to work independently and contribute positively in a team environment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, clients, vendors, and guests.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in a timely and professional manner.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and provide excellent customer service in a public-facing environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull heavy equipment and materials without assistance, and heavier items with assistance or appropriate equipment.
Ability to safely move event equipment, including tables, chairs, staging, barricades, drapery, and flooring.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and reach overhead as required.
Comfort working indoors and outdoors in varying weather, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and adapt to changing priorities and schedules in a fast-paced event environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in event setup, facility operations, custodial services, maintenance, or a related field; experience is preferred but not required.
Experience operating floor scrubbers, scissor lifts, hand trucks, or other facility or event-related equipment.
Basic knowledge of facility maintenance, event operations, and safe work practices.
Training and certification opportunities may be provided.

Responsibilities

Assist with event setup, conversion, and teardown for conferences, concerts, theatrical performances, weddings, banquets, trade shows, and community events.
Set up and remove tables, chairs, staging, barricades, drapery, flooring, risers, portable equipment, and other furnishings according to event specifications.
Store, clean, and maintain facility equipment and property, and report damaged equipment.
Respond to setup issues and operational needs as directed by supervisors and management.
Support clients, promoters, performers, vendors, and guests by responding to event-related requests professionally and promptly.
Support daily facility operations, including loading and unloading deliveries, transporting materials, moving furniture and equipment, and replenishing supplies.
Clean before and after events, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, spot cleaning, and carpet cleaning.
Maintain exterior entrances, sidewalks, parking areas, loading zones, and event plazas.
Perform seasonal maintenance, including snow and ice removal during winter weather.
Assist with facility maintenance and repair projects, including painting, patching, minor repairs, and upkeep of operational equipment.
Follow safety procedures and operational policies and help maintain a safe environment for staff and guests.
Communicate with supervisors, coworkers, clients, and other departments to support successful event execution.
Maintain positive working relationships with employees, clients, contractors, vendors, and patrons.
Work efficiently under pressure and within event timelines while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
Work flexible and irregular schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as event schedules require.
Perform duties safely, efficiently, and professionally, with minimal supervision.
Safely operate facility equipment and tools after proper training and in accordance with safety procedures.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.