Oak View Group

Oak View Group

Operations Intern | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena

Oak View Group - Part Time
Des Moines · IA
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Overview

This Operations Intern will work closely with the Operations Department through hands-on learning. This will include how to operate the facility and events through a variety of disciplines like: set-up and teardown of events, event management, housekeeping, scheduling, recruitment, budgeting, capital projects, and inventory.

 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $12.00

 

This position will remain open until September 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in scheduling personnel and tasks for day-to-day operations as well as event set-up, event management, and event teardown
  • Shadow Operations Supervisors to gain an understanding of how to manage, direct, and motivate operations crew before, during, and after an event
  • Shadow Department Heads and others upon request to gain understanding of tasks each perform
  • Informative training with buffer, rider sweepers / scrubbers, walk behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, forklifts and other various equipment
  • Learn about the Operations Budget and Capital Expenditure Budget, with how to submit a request for proposal, receive bids, and input invoices
  • Assist with several misc. projects that you will see to completion
  • Learn how to supervise crew setting up for events using folding chairs, stacking chairs, tables of various shapes and sizes, staging and drapes
  • Comprehend and communicate clear instructions for event sets ups
  • Recruit and assist Operations team members through scheduling interviews by phone call through excellent customer service
  • Help maintain equipment inventory numbers and assist in ordering supplies
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  •  High school diploma or equivalent
  •  Some completed college course work with emphasis in event management, sport management, facility management, or similar field
  •  Ability to work days, overnights, weekends and holidays as needed, as well as some laborious hours
  •  Handle multiple tasks at one time and meet deadlines
  •  Must have demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, high-pressure environment while upholding a positive attitude
  •  Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills
  •  Proficient with computers in a Windows format and experience in Word, Excel,and Outlook
  •  Detail oriented, self-motivated, and ability to work independently
  •  Able to lift up to 50 pounds, when necessary
  •  Desire to learn