Parking Lot Attendant | Part-Time | OVG-LEX

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

The Parking Lot Attendant for OVG Lexington plays a critical frontline role in ensuring safe efficient and customer-focused parking operations at Rupp/CBC and Soccer during events daily operations and special functions. This position is responsible for managing traffic flow directing patrons to designated parking areas and providing clear courteous assistance to guests while maintaining a safe and orderly parking environment. Parking Lot Attendants serve as ambassadors for OVG-LEX often being the first and last point of contact for guests. Parking Lot Attendants are expected to operate assigned equipment including traffic control devices and handheld tools in accordance with established procedures and safety standards. Attention to detail and accountability are essential as equipment use and condition may be tracked to ensure operational readiness. In addition to traffic and parking control Parking Lot Attendants are responsible for monitoring parking areas for safety hazards policy compliance and accessibility needs. This includes ensuring accessible parking spaces and pedestrian pathways remain clear and usable particularly during high-volume events or inclement weather. Attendants may also assist with basic incident reporting communicate issues to supervisors or management and follow established protocols for emergencies accidents or guest concerns. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for this role as Parking Lot Attendants regularly interact with a diverse range of guests coworkers law enforcement and event staff. The position requires the ability to remain professional calm and adaptable in fast-paced high-pressure environments while working outdoors for extended periods and in varying weather conditions. Overall the Parking Attendant position is vital to the smooth operation safety and guest experience of our events requiring reliability professionalism situational awareness and a commitment to teamwork and service excellence.

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until September 11 2026.

Lexington is an active and thriving market craving an active and welcoming venue for events. The heart of any thriving community is its downtownand the excitement of events!

Rupp Arena at the heart of Lexington Kentucky is fast becoming THE must-play venue. The 20000-seat arena affectionately referred to by some as the Cathedral of College Basketball is home to the National Champion University of Kentucky mens basketball program and has played host to some of the most talented and award-winning musicians/artists in the world including U2 Paul McCartney Elton John Justin Timberlake Kenny Chesney Taylor Swift and many others.

Central Bank Center attached to Rupp Arena is the convention side of the venue. With over 99k sf of exhibition space 24k sf each of meeting and ballroom space 50k of hospitality space 10k sf of flexible space and over 2500 covered and uncovered parking spaces CBC has hosted large conferences and events including LexCon Scarefest the Home and Garden and the Boat Shows to name a few.

Both venues are additionally joined by the Lexington Opera House in entertaining downtown Lexington. The Opera House showcases Broadway talent through collaborative bookings of Broadway shows small-venue concerts and local arts.

CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park is a 5000-capacity outdoor venue located in the center of Lexington. Opening in 2025 From live music and stand-up comedy to unforgettable experiences set against a stunning park backdrop in the center of the city.

Founded in 2021Lexington Sporting Club is an American professional soccer team based in Lexington KY. The soccer complex off Athens-Boonesboro Road near I-75 opened in August 2024 in time for the organizations first USL Super League season.

Our Purpose

We are building an organization that serves our fans community and partners through world-class entertainment sports and events. We believe in being authentically Kentucky. This means staying true to what makes Kentucky Kentucky by rolling up our sleeves to get things done; valuing hospitality and gathering together; being a pillar in our community; prioritizing teamwork over the individual; celebrating our wins; taking risks; and stretching our potential. As part of Oak View Group we embrace positive disruption.

• Direct vehicles safely and efficiently in and around designated parking areas
• Manage traffic flow during event ingress and egress to minimize congestion and ensure safety
• Provide courteous accurate information and assistance to guests including directions accessibility support and general event parking inquiries
• Operate and properly maintain assigned parking and traffic control equipment (e.g. traffic wands cones signage)
• Maintain accountability for issued equipment and report any damage loss or malfunction promptly
• Monitor parking areas for safety hazards policy compliance and proper use of designated spaces including accessible parking
• Assist with setup and breakdown of parking operations before and after events
• Respond appropriately to incidents accidents or guest concerns and follow established reporting and escalation procedures
• Communicate effectively with supervisors team members and other event or security personnel
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while representing each venue in a positive manner

• Ability to provide professional courteous and effective customer service to a diverse public
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to give clear directions and instructions in high-traffic environments
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions policies and established procedures
• Basic understanding of traffic control and safety practices or willingness to be trained
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also performing duties independently
• Demonstrated reliability punctuality and accountability for assigned duties and equipment
• Ability to remain calm professional and attentive in fast-paced or high-pressure situations
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods work outdoors and perform duties in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift carry and use parking and traffic control equipment as required
• Willingness and availability to work evenings weekends holidays and event-based schedules
• Attention to detail and situational awareness to identify safety hazards policy violations or guest concerns
• Ability to report incidents equipment issues or safety concerns promptly and accurately to supervisors

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.