Temporary Event Venue Operations Assistant
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hiring a Temporary Event Venue Operations Assistant to work at Grady Cole Center and American Legion Memorial Stadium near uptown Charlotte. The position assists with athletic event logistics and coordinates with event staff, including the public address announcer, scoreboard operator, parking staff, and security. It also supports athletic field and facility maintenance, including work on goals, nets, the press box, and general grounds maintenance. At events, the assistant may operate scoreboard, clock, and sound equipment. The facilities host festivals, concerts, and professional and collegiate sports events year-round. The stadium has 9,300 seats and the attached civic center has 2,000 seats. The role has a varying schedule that includes daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and possible holidays. Applicants may also be considered for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations if they meet those positions’ minimum qualifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license and County Driving Privileges.
- General knowledge of applicable computer programs.
- Knowledge of light equipment used in maintenance, groundskeeping, and construction.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to safe equipment operation.
- Knowledge of basic tools used in maintenance and construction work.
- Ability to operate a chainsaw, brush cutter, blowers, sweepers, and other assigned equipment.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
- Demonstrated adaptability, collaboration, communication, teamwork, and sustained energy.
Nice To Haves
- Event venue operations experience is highly preferred.
- Facility or grounds maintenance experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Assist with athletic event logistics and work with event staff, including the public address announcer, scoreboard operator, parking staff, and security.
- Assist with athletic field and facility maintenance, including goals, nets, the press box, and general grounds maintenance.
- May operate scoreboard, clock, and sound equipment at events.
- Load and unload heavy materials from trucks and vans.
- Move furniture, equipment, and large or bulky objects, and assist others in moving them.
- Perform building maintenance, such as checking fire extinguishers, changing light bulbs, and unstopping toilets.
- Perform general custodial work.
- Perform general groundskeeping, including picking up trash and debris, shoveling snow, and mowing grass.
- Perform general laborer-type work, such as digging ditches.
- Operate assigned equipment, including chainsaws, brush cutters, blowers, and sweepers.
- Perform heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
