Operations Supervisor | Part-Time | PPL Center

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 Operations Supervisor directs, manages, supervises and coordinates event setup activities and operations for the facility and provides responsible staff assistance to the Sr. Event Manager and the Event & Guest Services Manager.

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.75

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

This position will remain open until December 12, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff training for all employees and temporary workers.
• Ensure staff is working safely and are aware of proper safety guidelines.
• Lead/coordinate staff training and safety programs.
• Mentor/coach employees to correct deficiencies; present/discuss discipline and termination procedures in a timely fashion, work with Human Resources as required.
• Review and understand event documents to forecast staffing and equipment needs for all arena events.
• Oversee, monitor changeover and housekeeping crews, provide team support as required.
• Maintains departmental equipment; notify Sr. Operations Manager when repairs are needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients to provide a positive employee climate.
• Assist the engineering department in maintenance and projects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) or more years’ experience in an operations position in an arena, convention center, public assembly facility or similar location; with knowledge of set up/housekeeping and event coordination.
• An advanced degree in Facility Management or related field may be substituted for years of experience.
• Basic computer skills in a Windows format including typing, data entry and email.
• Advanced computer skills and experience with MS Word, Outlook, Excel preferred.
• Ability to effectively lead a team and manage in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Knowledge of OSHA standards/requirements; OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to acquire within 90 days of employment
• Possess superior interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
• Self-motivated and excellent organizational skills
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work long hours including a varied schedule of days, 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.