Temporary Event Venue Operations Assistant

Temporary Event Venue Operations AssistantAt Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is hiring for a Temporary Event Venue Operations Assistant! This position will be located at Grady Cole Center and American Legion Memorial Stadium and will assist with athletic event logistics and work closely with event staff including public address announcer, scoreboard operator, parking staff and security.

This position will also assist with athletic field and facility maintenance, which includes but is not limited to goals, nets, press box, and general grounds maintenance. In addition, the incumbents may also take part in operating the scoreboard, clock and sound equipment at events. These positions will work a varying schedule to include daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and possible holidays.Facility Overview: American Legion Memorial Stadium and Grady Cole Center are located near uptown Charlotte and adjacent to Central Piedmont Community College. It consists of a newly renovated 9,300-seat stadium and an attached 2000-seat civic center.

The facility hosts a variety of festivals, concerts and professional & collegiate sports year-round, including tournaments such as the Men's & Women's ACC Lacrosse Championships. In addition, the facility is the home of 3 professional sports teams- Charlotte Independence (Men's Soccer), Anthem RC (Men's Rugby), and Carolina Ascent FC (Women's Soccer).By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEvent venue operations experience highly preferredFacility/grounds maintenance experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detailESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSLoad and unload heavy material from trucks and vansMove and aid in moving furniture or equipment and large and bulky objectsPerform building maintenance such as checking fire extinguishers, changing light bulbs, and unstopping toiletsPerform general custodial workPerform general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris, shoveling snow and mowing the grassPerform general laborer-type work such as digging ditchesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience: No experience requiredEducation: High School Diploma or equivalentCombination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? N/ALicenses and Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving PrivilegesComputer Skills: General knowledge of applicable computer programsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge:Light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and constructionOccupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipmentBasic tools used in maintenance and construction workSkills:Operating a chainsaw and brush cutter, blowers, sweepers and other assigned equipmentPerforming heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditionsAbilities:Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or culturesCollaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationshipsCommunication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information providedContributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goalsEnergy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of timeWORK ENVIRONMENTWorks outdoors exposed to varying weather conditionsREASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENTTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsDISCLAIMER STATEMENTThis is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.