Event Staff Member|Part-time| Liacouras Center

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.Event Staff Members assist the Events Department with executing and overseeing guest services, ticket taking, and act as a liaison between the event manager/coordinator to the guests for each event.This role will pay an hourly wage of $14.00.Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadlineThe Liacouras Center is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose venue located on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. The venue is a full-service sports and entertainment arena featuring Temple University Men’s and Women’s Basketball, along with a variety of concerts, family shows, meetings, banquets, and more! The largest indoor public assembly venue north of City Hall in Philadelphia at 340,000 sq. ft., formerly known as the Apollo of Temple, The Liacouras Center was renamed and dedicated to former Temple University President, Peter J. Liacouras, on February 13, 2000.Ability to direct and lead providing excellent customer servicePrepare your assigned section for guests; this could include wiping down seats, looking for potential hazards, reporting any issues to a supervisorAssist guests for entry and exit into the complexScan tickets and greet guestsAssist fans in locating seats, access around the complex, and provide answers for any questions when asked.Being alert and proactive to potential hazards and reporting incidents when they occurMonitor your assigned area for issues and opportunities to make an unforgettable experience.Respond to all guest concerns/complaints promptly and in a professional mannerAssist guests in ADA accessible seating sectionsEnforce all building policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all guestsManage the foot traffic flow of large crowdsBe knowledgeable about complex emergency evacuation plan in order to safely assist guests during the unlikely event of an emergencyPerform other duties or tasks as assigned.Experience in a hospitality or entertainment environment is preferredYou must love working with and helping people.Ability to stand for long periods of time.You must be able to maintain a POSITIVE attitude while handling difficult situations.Flexible schedule: Availability to work most events Evenings & Weekend availability is needed. Holiday’s as neededAt 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.

Created: 2024-10-19