City Venues Runner - Part Time

The purpose of this classification is to perform part-time, seasonal production runner work functions at city-owned facilities and venues such as, but not limited to, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Government Plaza, and/or River Market on an as needed basis.  

The following duties are normal for this classification.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.   Other duties may be required and assigned.  Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

Serve as a production runner at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Government Plaza, River Market and/or other City venues or events as needed.

Provide transportation for touring and venue personnel throughout the show day, such as hotel and airport pickups and drop offs using a company provided vehicle

Run errands such as laundry, grocery shopping, package delivery, equipment rentals, coffee runs, etc.

Knowledge of touring or stage production operations a plus.

Knowledge of local food, beverage and retail options.

Coordinate large take-out orders with local restaurants, purchasing, retrieving and distributing to touring personnel.

Coordinate large shopping lists from local grocery stores and deliver to the venue.

Assist touring and venue staff with general production-related duties.

Ability to handle cash and perform cash handling skills; maintain confidentiality as this is very critical in this role; must sign confidentiality agreement.

Ability to drive SUV, cargo van or large 12 passenger van; knowledge of region to properly locate restaurants, store, music store, area attractions, etc.; must be able to pick up, drive and drop off company-rented vehicles, including 12 passenger and cargo vans.

Perform light administrative duties such as making copies, posting signs and cash reconciliation.

Required to wear credentials and event staff uniform.

Understanding the workdays could be extremely long with report time in the morning with shift ending sometimes after midnight; must be able to work a long shift that may be up to 18 hours.

Perform light to moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.).

Must be friendly and personable, works well with others but also able to work independently.

Must be reliable, responsible, professional and courteous in all interactions with venue and/or touring personnel.

Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Assists with special projects and private events; relieves other staff as needed.

Refers to facility or venue operating procedures, administrative policies and procedures, regulations and standards, reference manuals and other sources in performing assigned job duties; attends training sessions as required to remain knowledgeable of facility or venue operations and to promote improved job performance.

Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services.

Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Must meet attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, and managers.

Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED required; must be at least 25 years of age or older; must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and be fully insured to operate a motor vehicle; must be able to work a flexible schedule.  This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.

The following requirements are normal for this classification.  Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Must be able to operate a variety of automated office equipment including telephone, computer, printer, copier, calculator, facsimile, and postage meter.  Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light to moderate work to include lifting requirements and fieldwork.

DATA COMPREHENSION:  Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things which may include forms, reports, cash receipts, and administrative documents.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:   Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange administrative information, including receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants as well as communicating with the general public.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:   Requires ability to read a variety of administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures.  Requires the ability to prepare and complete reports and forms with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.  Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE:  Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively basic clerical principles and techniques; to understand departmental policies and procedures; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

VERBAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to add and subtract; multiply and divide totals; determine percentages.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE:   Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION:  Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items; telephone, computer, printer, copier, calculator, facsimile, and postage meter, control knobs, switches, etc.  Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.  Must have above average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DIFFERENTIATION: May require the ability to discern color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:   Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be able to adapt to and perform under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear.

Salary : $17