Changeover Supervisor | Part-Time | Multi-Purpose Center

Oak View Group

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.

Position Summary

The Changeover Supervisor supervises and directs the day-to-day operations of the facilities. The position provides leadership and direction to part-time staff and third party staff about building policy and procedures. Assists Operations Manager in event planning, coordinating logistics and execution of event changeovers.

This role pays an hourly rate of $16.00-$18.00.

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

This position will remain open until July 25, 2025.

About the Venue

The VSU Multi-Purpose Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue located on the campus of Virginia State University, in South Chesterfield, VA. The arena is able to seat more than 6,000 guests, making it the largest events venue located south of Richmond in the state of Virginia. The amenities-packed arena serves as a full entertainment facility hosting athletic events, commencements, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, and more. Formally opening its doors to the public in March of 2016, the VSU Multi-Purpose Center is home to the Virginia State University Trojans Basketball and Volleyball teams. The MPC is managed by OVG, which is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client-partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise conversions
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling and managing of changeover staff to accurately and efficiently set up and tear down events
• Assume management responsibility for all services and activities involved in the operations of arena and exhibit hall large sets
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate front-line staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures
• Assist in the planning, direction, coordination, and reviewing work plans for facility operations
• Ability to follow written instruction, interpret Auto CAD drawings and blueprints
• Interface with union officials and employees as required
• Develop long range plans for future events
• Communicate between shifts the necessary tasks that still need to be completed
• Working knowledge of operations equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, staging, retractable seating risers, basketball courts, etc
• Coordinate between changeover crew and housekeeping needs with custodial supervisors
• Maintain department equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an operations or facility coordination position in an arena, convention center, or public assembly facility including event set up/breakdown, event coordination, or related field, and direct employee supervision
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, organizational, and oral communication skills with ability to function in a multi-task environment are vital
• Reliability is a must
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours as required, including but not limited to nights, weekends and holidays
• Forklift and aerial lift certifications are preferred or must have ability to obtain

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Salary : $16 - $18