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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. 

The Operations Laborer is responsible for supporting all aspects of event setup, changeover, teardown, and facility readiness. This role plays a critical part in ensuring events are executed efficiently, safely, and according to established layout specifications and timelines. Primary responsibilities include setting up and dismantling stages, seating configurations, tables, equipment, and back-of-house (BOH) spaces. Operations Laborers complete event-to-event conversions, often under tight deadlines, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail. Duties also involve general labor tasks such as moving equipment, loading and unloading materials, and assisting with special event requirements as directed. In addition to event-related functions, the role supports ongoing building maintenance and upkeep to ensure the facility remains clean, safe, and operational at all times. Team members are expected to follow safety procedures, communicate effectively with supervisors and team members, and demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00

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

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

NOW Arena is an 11,800-seat multi-purpose family entertainment, cultural and sports center. Seating capacity for the arena ranges from 3,000-6,000 for theater shows; 9,400 for football, hockey, lacrosse and soccer games; 10,000 for basketball games and 11,800 for concerts. Since 2016, the arena has been home to the Windy City Bulls, the Chicago Bulls' affiliate in the NBA.

• Perform general labor tasks as assigned to support event operations and facility needs.

• Set up and break down chairs, tables, event seating, stages, ice rink flooring, and related equipment.

• Execute arena-wide table and chair setups according to client specifications and event diagrams.

• Complete event chair installations, including seat placement and row numbering.

• Assist with stage setup and teardown for concerts, sporting events, and special events.

• Perform day-of-event assignments including pipe and drape installation, bike rack placement, stage barricade setup, stage skirting, stage railing installation/removal, and other event-related tasks as directed.

• Set up and dismantle furniture throughout the arena per client requests.

• Conduct routine facility maintenance such as light checks, minor repairs, and occasional touch-up painting.

• Follow all established changeover policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient event conversions.

• Proactively assist in organizing and maintaining building warehouses, storage areas, and offices.

• Work scheduled events, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Maintain proper storage, organization, and inventory control of changeover tools and equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work flexible schedule based on events, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to follow basic instruction and direction.
• Ability to perform general labor; heavy lifting is required.
• Capable of operating forklifts, sweepers, or other operational equipment.
• Superior communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Capable of physical tasks for extended periods of time.

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.

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.