Operations Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Operations Specialist, Sporting Fields + Athletics for Sporting Kansas City will provide guests with a safe and inviting venue, as well as experiences that are the best in Major League Soccer. This individual will assist the Operations Team in ensuring that Sporting KC facilities and fields are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All associates are expected to positively collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds. All talented individuals looking for a challenge are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Operations Specialist works directly with the Operations Team to assist with event and stadium operations of all Sporting KC venues and spaces. The Operations Specialist helps ensure all events are executed flawlessly by assisting the Operations Team in ensuring that Sporting KC facilities and fields are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. 

 
STADIUM RESPONSIBLITIES

●        Ensure the stadium is operating according to the mission, vision and values of Sporting KC. 
●        Assist the Operations Team by moving, loading and unloading equipment and supplies (including, but not limited to tables, chairs, linens, staging, signage, stanchion). 

●        Assist Assisting stadium operation team with daily stadium tasks

●        Maintain the general upkeep of Sporting Kansas City facilities. 

●        Conduct assigned inspections of facilities and event spaces in preparation. 

●        Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times. 

●        Perform other related tasks as assigned. 

EVENT RESPONSIBLITIES

●        Set up predetermined layouts prior to events, breakdown layouts following events and restore event spaces to standard layouts at Children’s Mercy Park and Three Points Rooftop Bar 

●        Transport all equipment, furnishings, deliveries, and supplies prior to and following events, often utilizing hand trucks and carts 

●        Helps coordinate and conduct daily event/room set-ups, conversions, and removals.

●        Assist & oversee flipping of venue space between events

●        During events represents onsite operations supervisor to ensure the events are running effectively & professionally.

●        Assists with coordinating multiple events throughout the stadium and some off-site facilities. 

●        Collaborates with hospitality team to gain an understanding of each event

●        Moving all types of furniture

●        Moving event furniture and supplies from one level to the next

●        Oversee event details during event

●        Oversee organization of off-site storage

●        Provides operational support as needed for vendors, clients, and event personnel. 

●        Effectively and proactively monitoring the event functions. 

●        Transport all equipment, furnishings, deliveries, and supplies prior to and following events, often utilizing h