Temporary Venue Operations Assistant

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is hiring for a Temporary Venue Operations Assistant! This position will be located at Grady Cole Center and American Legion Memorial Stadium and will assist with athletic event logistics and work closely with event staff including public address announcer, scoreboard operator, parking staff and security. This position will also assist with athletic field and facility maintenance, which includes but is not limited to goals, nets, press box, and general grounds maintenance. In addition, the incumbents may also take part in operating the scoreboard, clock and sound equipment at events. These positions will work a varying schedule to include daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and possible holidays. Facility Overview: The Grady Cole Center (3,000-capacity civic center) and American Legion Memorial Stadium (10,000-seat stadium) are large scale public assembly rental venues owned and operated by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department. The facilities lie adjacent to each other on a 12-acre parcel of land nestled within Central Piedmont Community College’s Central Campus in uptown Charlotte. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
General knowledge of applicable computer programs
Operating a chainsaw and brush cutter, blowers, sweepers and other assigned equipment
Performing heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Event venue operations experience highly preferred
Facility/grounds maintenance experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Load and unload heavy material from trucks and vans
Move and aid in moving furniture or equipment and large and bulky objects
Perform building maintenance such as checking fire extinguishers, changing light bulbs, and unstopping toilets
Perform general custodial work
Perform general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris, shoveling snow and mowing the grass
Perform general laborer-type work such as digging ditches
Assist with athletic event logistics
Work closely with event staff including public address announcer, scoreboard operator, parking staff and security
Assist with athletic field and facility maintenance, which includes but is not limited to goals, nets, press box, and general grounds maintenance
Operate the scoreboard, clock and sound equipment at events