Operations Crew Captain | Part-Time | Moody 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 Crew Captain is a key part of our conversion and event setup team, supporting overnight transitions between basketball games, concerts, and other arena events. This role helps ensure our facility is properly converted and ready for each event.

The position is ideal for individuals with a strong work ethic, flexibility for overnight hours, and an interest in behind-the-scenes event operations.

This role pays 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 February 20, 2026.

About the Venue

At Moody Center in Austin, Texas, we are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports, entertainment, and experiences. We believe our employees are our greatest assets. We strive to create a culture that empowers and inspires our employees to go above and beyond for our clients, patrons and community.

Moody Center is Austin’s new arena that gave the “Live Music Capital of the World” the world-class arena it deserves. Moody Center is a premiere 15,000+ seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena is home to The University of Texas Women’s and Men’s basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin, and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. Moody Center has been recently named the Arena of the Year by Pollstar and by the Academy of Country Music.

We want you to join our team and create the most electric entertainment experience in the nation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the conversion process in preparation for events (setting up and tearing down flooring, portable chairs, barricades, staging, tables, other furnishings and equipment) 
• Perform various duties to ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility are met including, but not limited to, loading/unloading delivery trucks, transporting trash and waste to proper disposal area and replenishing supplies 
• Assist, when necessary, with pre/post event cleaning including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, vacuuming, spot cleaning, washing, carpet cleaning 
• Perform repair and maintenance tasks as needed such as painting, patching, and other conversion related operational equipment 
• Report irregularities, discrepancies, safety or damage concerns or loss of property promptly to Operations Supervisor 
• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative 
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed 
• Perform strenuous physical duties at times, including lifting, carrying, moving and climbing 
• Operate equipment such as light trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, boom lifts, scrubbing machines or other light power-driven equipment 
• Assisting other departmental needs and duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience and Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) to three (3) months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Demonstrate knowledge of typical methods and techniques for cleaning and maintaining the facility, and proper use and care of hand and power tools 
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to learn 
• Ability to follow all policies/procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules, regulations and emergency procedures 
• Experience operating light trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, boom lifts, scrubbing machines or other light power-driven equipment 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form 
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines 
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule while producing accurate results 
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, patrons and others 
• Ability to remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur 

Working Conditions:

• Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours  

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.