Event Setup Staff [PT and FT opportunities]

Join Our Team: Convention Center Operations
Location:The Classic Center Athens GA
Department:Convention Center

Pay:$15.85/HR Part-time & Full-time opportunities

Do you enjoy hands-on work seeing events come to life and working in a fast-paced team-driven environment The Classic Center is looking for a dependable energetic person to join ourConvention Center Operationsteam. From conventions to community celebrations youll help transform the facility from one event to the next and see your work in action when the crowd arrives.

What to Expect:

• Part-time shifts average between 15-32 hours per week
• Full-time role averaging between 32-40 hours per week benefits
• Shifts vary throughout the week weekends and holidays

What Youll Do:

• Work alongside other event staff to set up and convert the campus for events
• Build event layouts based on diagrams and manager instructions everything from tables and chairs to stages and tradeshows
• Prioritize safety in every task following training and best practices
• Assist with event preparations day-of-event needs and post-event tear-down
• Keep storage areas clean organized and efficient
• Store tools and equipment properly after use and assist with annual inventory
• Pitch in on other duties as assigned every event is different

What Were Looking For:

• Embraces opportunities to lead mentor and foster a positive and productive workplace culture
• At least one year in a similar role (arena convention center stadium or theater) preferred but not required
• Flexible availability including days nights weekends holidays and extended hours when needed
• Reliable transportation
• Physical ability to lift 2550 lbs. walk extensively and bend/squat/kneel during shifts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license and a valid state drivers license
• A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail

Why Youll Love It Here:
In this role no two days are the same. Youll work behind the scenes to make events happen from setup to final sweep and see firsthand how your work shapes the guest experience. Youll be part of a crew that gets things done and takes pride in a job well done.

The candidate who is selected for this position will have to successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

The Classic Centers EOE Statement

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and consistent with this policy The Classic Center makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would cause the employer an undue hardship. The ADA defines a disabled person as an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

The Classic Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal state and local law including but not necessarily limited to race color religion national origin sex age (40 or older) disability and genetic information. The Classic Center is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of inappropriate or unlawful keeping with this commitment The Classic Center will not tolerate harassment discrimination or the unlawful treatment of employees or applicants. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Required Experience:

Staff IC