Oak View Group

Oak View Group

Guest Experience Representative | Part-Time | Rupp Arena

Oak View Group - Part Time
Lexington · KY
Event Guest Relations · Game Day/Event Staff · Client Relations/Customer Service
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Overview

The Guest Experience Representative is assigned to the Guest Experience Department and reports to the Guest Services Supervisor. The Guest Experience Coordinator of the department via the sections chain of command supervises all personnel. Primary responsibilities will be to welcome guests to the event, review and validate tickets upon entry, direct/escort guests to their seats in an efficient and professional manner, answer questions, and proactively engage with guests.  

 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $14.00

 

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

 

This position will remain open until April 17, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Processes in a timely and professional manner the validation of each guest’s ticket.
  • Assists guests as they enter the facility, directs them to their assigned seat/seating area, and intervenes in resolving patron-seating issues.
  • Monitors perimeter doors of the facility to prevent unauthorized, non-ticketed individuals from gaining access to the event.
  • Provides guests with general information concerning the event and related general services i.e., concession stands, restrooms, first aid etc.
  • Monitors the aisles to maintain fire code safety regulations involving pedestrian access and movement.
  • Guides guests to exits and/or provide other instructions or assistance in the event of an emergency or evacuation.
  • Acts as the first-line contact in dealing with guest requests and assistance. 
  • Responsible for opening and closing curtains in the respective vomitories as related to the event. 
  • When serving as an escalator attendant, the responsibility is to monitor the actions of the public in and around the escalator to insure proper operation/utilization and to maintain crowd control at the respective entry and exit points of the escalator.
  • Distributes programs and other promotional brochures as needed.
  • Engages each guest in order to provide the best overall experience for our guests.
  • Performs other general customer service duties as required. 

Qualifications

  • Must have a general knowledge of public assembly operations.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to work well under stress and exercise good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy and tact under all circumstances.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, nights, weekends and holidays when required.
  • Must be comfortable with heights and loud noises.
  • Must be willing to rotate to various positions within a shift.

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires a full range of body motions including vision and hearing in a normal range.
  • Job requires frequent standing, climbing, walking, reaching, handling, speaking, hearing and visually checking work assignments in progress and those that have been completed.
  • May periodically climb to elevated locations and able to navigate the stairs in the building complex. 
  • Frequently works under stressful working conditions, irregular hours and tight time deadlines.
  • Must be able to stand for a minimum of 4 hours per event.