Conversions Crew | Part-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

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

Under direct supervision from the Conversions Manager, this Conversions Crew position will perform oversight of daily operations of assigned set-ups/teardowns and provide operational coverage for all scheduled events. The Conversions Crew's duties also include assisting other departments as needed and the maintenance and proper use of all operational equipment within and around Ryan Field.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00-$23.00

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

This position will remain open until November 6, 2026.

About the Venue

The new Ryan Field will create a world-class home for Northwestern University Athletics and a best-in-the-nation football experience for fans and players and be a year-round asset for the community.

Responsibilities

• Set / strike equipment (Bike racks, barricades, tables, chairs, staging/risers, pipe & drape, etc.) according to pre-determined floor plans for events in an efficient, timely, accurate and professional manner
• Set / strike to include the manual movement of equipment throughout the campus from storage areas to event spaces and back to storage
• Review weekly work assignments with the Conversions Manager
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
• Perform customary Housekeeping / Janitorial duties when necessary
• Work with preventative maintenance plans created by the Conversions Manager to maintain cleanliness, appearance, and safety
• Operate an assortment of equipment, including forklift, high-lifts, vacuums, pressure washer and other vehicles as required
• Work from general instructions and specifications
• Read and interpret paperwork regarding event specifications
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended numbers of days
• Report defective equipment, facility damage, areas of the campus requiring cleaning and incorrect or improper set-ups to supervisors in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Previous experience with venue conversion is a plus.
• Strong understanding of proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions
• Strong understanding of applicable safety rules & procedures and Customer Service practices
• Ability to work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal to no supervision
• Able to oversee assigned duties and safe use of a wide variety of equipment
• Must work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, vendors and facility users
• Ability to work various workdays and hours to meet business needs, including early/late hours, long days, weekends, and holidays. Must be reliable and punctual
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

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.