Operations Staff | Part-Time | Mobile Convention Center

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 Operations Staff is responsible for the event setups and changeover of the Mobile Convention Center, Saenger Theatre, and the new Regions Arena on an event-to-event basis to ensure complete adherence to the event schedule as well as tenant contractual specifications and requirements. The role also assists with cleaning the Convention Center, Civic Center, and Saenger Theatre to help maintain the building's cleanliness. This position is on-site at the Mobile Convention Center, Saenger Theatre, or Regions Arena. Standard business hours apply, with occasional flexibility required to support events, including mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed. Must maintain regular attendance and a professional presence.

This role pays an hourly rate $13.00-$15.00 

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 Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center is a spectacular facility providing excellent meeting accommodations. It features 317,000 gross sq. ft., including a 100,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, and a unique design with terraces for outdoor functions and breathtaking views of the Mobile River.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and breaks down event spaces for shows, including setting up and taking down chairs, stages, tables, and counters in accordance with event work orders.
• Uses equipment such as dollies, chair jacks, forklifts, etc. as required upon completion of training.
• Performs minimal custodial tasks, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning, and vacuuming rooms being set up.
• Back up housekeeping for disposing of all waste, including bulk trash removal from the hall, and participate in the recycling program as required.
• Monitor and report any safety hazards, needed repairs, or supply shortages to the supervisor.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a service-related field preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable, honest, dependable, and punctual
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools and their uses
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and two-way radio equipment
• Forklift certification required
• Must be able to lift and move heavy equipment (tables, chairs, risers, staging, etc.)
• Ability to climb portable and fixed ladders to access various areas of the facility
• Ability to work with and around water and ice, including in below-freezing temperatures for extended periods

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.