Operations Staff | Part-Time | Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds

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 perform event setup and teardown, custodial, housekeeping, and light maintenance tasks as assigned. The part-time event-based Operations Staff supports the planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of events. This role ensures smooth event operations by assisting with logistics, customer service, venue preparation, and coordination with event organizers, vendors, and attendees. Part-time, event-based (schedule varies based on event needs and availability).

About the Venue

Our venue is a spacious 45-acre complex that includes various facilities to accommodate a consumer’s needs with a variety of venue spaces available. These include the Marvin and Laura Berry Pavilion, two Exhibit Halls, the Conference Center, the Equestrian Center, and the Middletown Meadow. With our multi-purpose venue, we offer the capability to utilize our facility for events such as rodeos, livestock showing/selling, boxing, wrestling, concerts, trade/consumer shows, corporate meetings, banquets, weddings, quinceañeras, parties, horse events, sporting events, and so much more! The Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds provides varied opportunities for Nueces County residents and serves as a place for the community to gather and share experiences. Nueces County owns the facility, which is managed by Oak View Group.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-event inspections to verify all equipment is functioning properly.
• Assist guests, attendees, and vendors with inquiries and directions.
• Monitor event flow and address operational issues as they arise.
• Monitor inventory and supplies during events.
• Coordinate with event coordinators, vendors, and venue staff.
• Assist with loading and unloading event materials and equipment.
• Ensure timely delivery and placement of event resources.
• Greet guests and provide professional, friendly assistance.
• Assist with dismantling event setups after completion.
• Organize, pack, and store equipment and materials.
• Clean event spaces and ensure venues are returned to their original condition.
• Report damaged or missing equipment to supervisors.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Identify and report hazards, accidents, or incidents immediately.
• Ensure compliance with venue and company operational standards.
• Assemble, position, break down, and store staging, seating, tables, staging equipment, bike racks, pipe and drape, and audio/visual support hardware according to floor plans and event specifications.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, trash removal, restroom sanitation, pressure washing, and maintaining common areas before, during, and after events.
• Safely operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, utility carts, and floor scrubbers to transport supplies, equipment, and trash across the venue.
• Assist in rapid room and venue conversions between back-to-back scheduled events, adhering strictly to tight timelines.
• Inspect facilities for hazards, address minor spills or obstacles immediately, and report safety issues, structural damage, or malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.
• Inspect, clean, and properly store tools, machinery, furniture, and event assets to extend equipment lifespan and prevent loss.
• Provide brief, polite assistance to venue visitors, vendors, and clients when requested during event hours.
• Help create a positive event experience for all attendees.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in events, hospitality, customer service, or operations is an advantage.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull event equipment and materials.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to stand and walk 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.