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Operations Intern

Oak View Group
Des Moines, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Feb 2024

About the role

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

 

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:  

  • We treat each other fairly and with respect.
  • We act with integrity.
  • We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • We give back to our global community.

 

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

Overview

The Operations Intern works closely with department leadership on a variety of projects, assigned tasks and shadowing as directed with training emphasis in the areas of facility management, employee oversight, event set-up, event teardown, budgeting, and event management as it relates to the Operations Department.  Some additional shadowing in the areas of Operations Administration, Engineering and I.T/Production may be available as time / availability allows.  This temporary opportunity provides the intern exposure to the day-to-day operations and projects necessary to manage a large event facility. The employee should be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights and weekends as their schedule allows.  

 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $12.00. 

 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

 

job expires 4/30/2024

Responsibilities

  • Shadow with Operations Supervisors on day-to-day facility management before, during and after an events
  • Work on assigned tasks / projects as it relates to day-to-day facility management including, but limited to, event set-up, event management, event teardown, and Arena / Convention Center conversions
  • Provide basic task direction to a small group of employees as directed creating a teamwork atmosphere
  • Learn about the employee scheduling process for a large team of hourly and temporary staff
  • Exposure to department forecasting and the Operation’s budget log.
  • Learn about developing a capital expenditure budget; how to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP); receive bids and see projects through to completion.
  • Attend weekly meetings as directed in Operations, Engineering and I.T. Departments along with additional event meetings.
  • Help maintain equipment inventory numbers and assist in ordering supplies.
  • Contribute to the overall maintenance of the facility through assigned tasks & projects
  • Contact, recruit and schedule interviews with applicants for part time Operations personnel.
  • Learn about the interview / offer process and shadow Supervisors
  • Opportunity to job shadow with other management personnel including Engineering, I.T., Production, and other administrative management positions.
  • Maintain positive, professional interpersonal relations with management, staff members, temps, applicants and guests in-person, by phone and in written communication.
  • Maintain a well-groomed appearance in business casual dress
  • The employee must regularly arrive on-time and maintain excellent attendance

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Some college courses completed in the area of sports management, event management, facility management, trades, business, or similar field
  • Desire to learn about facility management / operations as it relates to events
  • Ability to read and accurately interpret event resumes for room sets
  • Ability to follow multi-step directions in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
  • Maintain positive, respectful and professional communications with all team members
  • Ability to learn safety / operational standards in accordance with company, local, state, federal, OSHA
  • Proficient computer skills in a Windows format including an understanding of MS Excel, Outlook; and professional typing skills.
  • Willingness to assist in all areas of the facility to ensure successful event execution, transitions
  • Willingness to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and shifts of more than 8 hours

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