Changeover/ Operations Staff | Part-Time | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena (UMBC)

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

Position Summary

The Changeover/Operations Staff will perform the setup and changeover of the arena on an event-to-event basis. Also, assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the building. Overnight hours are to be expected on occasion.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00. 

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

This position will remain open until November 27, 2026.

About the Venue

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The 5,000-seat arena is the home to the UMBC Retriever Men’s and Women’s basketball teams and Women’s volleyball. The multipurpose venue is managed by OVG and hosts a variety of events, including concerts, commencements, family shows, community events, consumer shows, featured speakers, and banquets.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the conversion process for events.
• Setting up and tearing down flooring, hockey glass, chairs, barricades, staging, tables, and other furnishings and equipment.  
• Responsible for the physical setup of all areas around the arena, including chairs, tables, staging, furnishings and equipment for sporting and live events
• Responding to promoters'/clients' needs as directed by the onsite building manager.
• Assist, when necessary, with pre/post event cleaning, including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, vacuuming, spot cleaning, washing, and carpet cleaning. 
• Maintain outside grounds, including parking areas, entrances, and the event plaza. 
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks as needed, such as painting, patching, and other conversion-related operational equipment.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with other departments, clients, and patrons encountered in the course of employment.   
• Work effectively under pressure and stringent schedules to produce accurate results.  
• Actively care for all arena equipment and property by storing, cleaning, and maintaining changeover equipment
• Respond and resolve set-up issues promptly as directed by fellow staff and management
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift heavy objects unaided.
• Previous experience using power tools as well as basic hand tools is highly preferred.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work and be on feet for extended periods of time.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform tasks unsupervised as well as working as a team, helping others.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions. 

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.