Title Event Changeover Specialist | Part-Time | St. Charles Convention Center
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.50 - $19.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
employee recognition programs
Job Description
Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader specializing in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, offering a comprehensive platform that includes venue development, venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Established in 2015, OVG manages a collection of seven world-class owned venues, and serves a client roster featuring some of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents. The company has a dynamic and innovative approach, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, aiming to disrupt and elevate the live sports and entertainment industry through excellence, innovation, and a strong service culture.
The St. Charles Convention Center, managed by Oak View Group, is the premier full-service convention venue in the Saint Louis Metro Area. It boasts 154,000 square feet of flexible event space capable of accommodating a variety of events ranging from intimate gatherings of 10 people to large-scale conventions with up to 3,000 attendees. This award-winning facility includes amenities such as 1,200 free parking spaces, 21 meeting rooms and breakout areas, two elegant ballrooms, and an expansive exhibit hall that can be configured with carpet and drape options to suit event needs. The center also offers comprehensive in-house services including food and beverage, event planning, audiovisual support, decorating, onsite security, and marketing. Recognized with the IAVM Venue Excellence Award and acknowledged as one of St. Louis’ top workplaces, the facility prides itself on delivering exceptional client satisfaction and a remarkable work environment for its staff.
The role of Event Changeover Specialist at the St. Charles Convention Center is a part-time opportunity designed to support efficient and effective event operations by assisting with event setup, teardown, and facility maintenance. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and service-oriented environment and are able to adapt to varying shift schedules including days, evenings, weekends, and overnight hours. The position offers a competitive hourly wage in the range of $18.50 to $19.50, with an additional premium of $5.00 per hour for overnight shifts between midnight and 5 AM. Part-time employees in this role are also eligible for the 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.
As an Event Changeover Specialist, your responsibilities will include assembling and disassembling event infrastructure such as risers, chairs, tables, staging, dance floors, carpet squares, pipe and drape systems, and other necessary items. You will be entrusted with the safe handling and operation of cleaning supplies and various specialized equipment including buffers, burnishers, rider sweepers, scrubbers, vacuums, and snow removal tools. The position requires diligent execution of cleaning checklists, post-event cleanup, trash removal, and light maintenance tasks. Additionally, you will need to maintain a keen eye for detail by reporting any equipment malfunctions, facility damage, or improper setups to supervisory staff in a timely manner. Excellence in customer service, both to internal teams and external clients, is a vital component of this role, supporting the convention center’s commitment to outstanding event experiences.
This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and flexibility. Candidates must be capable of lifting heavy objects continuously, comfortable working with cleaning chemicals and power tools, and able to maintain a professional demeanor in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to a leading venue in the live entertainment and convention industry while gaining valuable experience in event operations and facility management.
The St. Charles Convention Center, managed by Oak View Group, is the premier full-service convention venue in the Saint Louis Metro Area. It boasts 154,000 square feet of flexible event space capable of accommodating a variety of events ranging from intimate gatherings of 10 people to large-scale conventions with up to 3,000 attendees. This award-winning facility includes amenities such as 1,200 free parking spaces, 21 meeting rooms and breakout areas, two elegant ballrooms, and an expansive exhibit hall that can be configured with carpet and drape options to suit event needs. The center also offers comprehensive in-house services including food and beverage, event planning, audiovisual support, decorating, onsite security, and marketing. Recognized with the IAVM Venue Excellence Award and acknowledged as one of St. Louis’ top workplaces, the facility prides itself on delivering exceptional client satisfaction and a remarkable work environment for its staff.
The role of Event Changeover Specialist at the St. Charles Convention Center is a part-time opportunity designed to support efficient and effective event operations by assisting with event setup, teardown, and facility maintenance. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and service-oriented environment and are able to adapt to varying shift schedules including days, evenings, weekends, and overnight hours. The position offers a competitive hourly wage in the range of $18.50 to $19.50, with an additional premium of $5.00 per hour for overnight shifts between midnight and 5 AM. Part-time employees in this role are also eligible for the 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.
As an Event Changeover Specialist, your responsibilities will include assembling and disassembling event infrastructure such as risers, chairs, tables, staging, dance floors, carpet squares, pipe and drape systems, and other necessary items. You will be entrusted with the safe handling and operation of cleaning supplies and various specialized equipment including buffers, burnishers, rider sweepers, scrubbers, vacuums, and snow removal tools. The position requires diligent execution of cleaning checklists, post-event cleanup, trash removal, and light maintenance tasks. Additionally, you will need to maintain a keen eye for detail by reporting any equipment malfunctions, facility damage, or improper setups to supervisory staff in a timely manner. Excellence in customer service, both to internal teams and external clients, is a vital component of this role, supporting the convention center’s commitment to outstanding event experiences.
This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and flexibility. Candidates must be capable of lifting heavy objects continuously, comfortable working with cleaning chemicals and power tools, and able to maintain a professional demeanor in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to a leading venue in the live entertainment and convention industry while gaining valuable experience in event operations and facility management.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in public or event facility preferred
- Ability to follow safety procedures
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift heavy objects continuously
- Excellent customer service skills
Job Qualifications
- Ability to follow applicable safety rules and procedures
- Excellent customer service skills
- Work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
- Experience in public facility highly preferred
- Must have the ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
- Must be able to lift heavy objects continuously
Job Duties
- Set-up and tear down including risers, chairs, tables, staging, dance floors, carpet squares, pipe and drape and other items as needed for events at facility
- Execute accurate and timely completion of cleaning checklists and room sets
- Handle folding chairs, stacking chairs, tables of various shapes and sizes, drapery and skirting
- Responsible for safe use of various supplies including variety of cleaning chemicals, mops, brooms, shovels and scrapers
- Operate an assortment of equipment including buffers/burnishers, rider sweepers/scrubbers, walk-behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, snow removal equipment and others as needed
- Adequately perform post-event cleanup and trash removal
- Perform light maintenance tasks as assigned
- May occasionally work with heavy equipment or power tools
- Report to supervisors any defective equipment, facility damage, incorrect/improper set-up and areas of the facility requiring cleaning, in a timely manner
- Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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