Changeover Crew Supervisor | Part-Time | Chartway Arena @ Old Dominion University

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 Changeover Crew Supervisor is responsible for leading one of our conversion crews, at Chartway Arena and/or at S.B. Ballard Stadium, in a safe and efficient manner under the direction of the Operations Manager. This includes staging, chairs, linens, platforms and other necessary equipment for our clients. The Supervisor will be responsible for training, planning for, and overseeing Changeover Crew members.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00

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

This position will remain open until December 26, 2025.

About the Venue

Chartway Arena is a 9,100-seat multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Old Dominion University. Operated by OVG360 since it opened in 2002, Chartway Arena is known as one of the premier mid-sized collegiate venues in the country. Chartway Arena is home to Old Dominion Monarch Men's and Women's basketball, as well as concerts, family shows and other attractions for the Hampton Roads area.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists crews in the set-up and strike before, during, and after events include setting stages, tables, chairs, carpet, pipe and drape, rises, etc., and operation of equipment and maintaining supplies needed for events.
• Assists in orienting, instructing, and training new and existing employees in the areas of proper event set-up and tear-down, proper storage of supplies, and equipment maintenance.
• Confirms the readiness of all areas prior to an event to ensure cleanliness/accuracy as defined in the event sheet or standard department protocol. 
• Lead staff in absence of Operations Manager
• Provides direction to the Crew with event set-up/changeover activities in accordance with the event sheet.
• Supervises the work activities of contract labor and temporary agency personnel.
• Assist in other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience performing task similar or related to event set-up/tear-down activities.
• Must be customer service focused and willing to interact with the public during events.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. or more on a regular basis.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must be able to read and understand event sheets and corresponding floor plans.
• Must be willing to be certified in operating a forklift.
• Can climb up and down stairs.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.