What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Coordinator (Part-Time) position at Wasserman Media Group LLC?
Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Live specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 68 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com .
Job Description
This is a part-time event site-oriented production utility position that assists the Operations team and Wasserman Live event managers in ensuring the proper planning and execution of the operations elements (staging, structures, scenic elements, etc.).
This part-time role helps to determine production element needs based on project specifications, and generates load lists based on these specifications. This position also executes small, medium, and large-scale production projects by traveling to job sites, setting up production equipment and providing on-site operations support, interacting with event managers and clients as needed. This position works in the warehouse on the preparation and restoration of projects based on availability and need.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and maintain gear and equipment in the warehouse for each event, including the regular maintenance of inventory and repairing equipment.
Execute production events, deliver equipment to events, and pack up equipment to return to warehouse.
Determine production element needs based on project specifications, and generates load lists based on these specifications.
Execute small-to-medium production projects by traveling to job-site, setting up operations equipment, providing on-site operational support, interacting with event managers/clients as needed
Assist in the warehouse on the preparation and restoration of projects based on availability and need
Other duties as assigned
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED:
2 years' experience in live event production or related fields
Ability to work on an event site in a safe manner, which includes taking instruction from more senior staff
Knowledge of inventory control systems (such as Flex)
Ability to obtain DOT medical card and drive 26’ box truck and pickup/trailer combo
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written
Ability to obtain forklift certification
Ability to obtain basic first aid certification
Ability to travel and work non-business (evening and weekend) hours as needed
Ability to interact in a professional manner with a variety of individuals from a wide range of business areas (i.e. executive-level clients, general public)
Must be able to travel at least 60% of the time and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
