Parking Operations Associate | Seasonal Part-Time | 2026 BNP Paribas Open

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Parking Operations Associate will support the setup, operation, and breakdown of all parking and traffic areas for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open. Working under the direction of the Parking Operations Lead, this position will assist in preparing parking lots, setting up signage and barriers, coordinating with staff, and ensuring a safe, organized experience for event guests and personnel. The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced outdoor environment. 

This is a seasonal role from January 1, 2026 and will end on March 31, 2026. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00

This position will remain open until December 31, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist in measuring, marking, and setting up parking spaces, pedestrian walkways, and restricted zones per site maps.  
• Install and maintain signage, cones, barricades, and fencing throughout assigned parking areas. 
• Help position lighting towers, portable restrooms, and other infrastructure as directed. 
• Operate light tools and equipment (e.g., drills, post drivers, paint stripers, carts) safely and effectively. 
• Support traffic flow setup by placing directional signage and verifying proper visibility. 
• Monitor parking areas during the event for safety, cleanliness, and equipment integrity. 
• Report issues such as damaged signage, uneven surfaces, or lighting problems to the Parking Operations Lead. 
• Provide on-the-ground assistance during event days to manage staff movements, guest inquiries, or traffic redirection. 
• Work closely with the Parking Operations Lead and other associates to meet setup deadlines and event standards. 
• Follow instructions and communicate progress or challenges promptly. 
• Maintain a professional and cooperative demeanor when interacting with event staff, vendors, and the public. 
• Assist in dismantling and removing signage, fencing, and other infrastructure after the event. 
• Help restore parking areas to pre-event conditions, ensuring all materials are properly stored and inventoried. 

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in event operations, parking/traffic logistics, or a related field (preferred). 
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions. 
• Comfortable using hand tools, light machinery, and operating utility vehicles or golf carts (training provided if needed). 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow layout plans accurately. 
• Reliable, punctual, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. 
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 
• Valid driver’s license required. 
• Experience working in sports, festival, or large-scale event environments preferred. 
• Experience with sporting events, festivals, or similar large-scale events highly desirable. 

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.