Summary:
The Conversion Manager plays a vital role in the execution of a successful event at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. As the Conversion Manager, you will directly work with the Conversion Assistant and Conversion Team to oversee the setup and take down of all arena event layouts, including but not limited to stage configurations, ice hockey and basketball. This is primarily an overnight position, though shifts may vary based on event schedules. This position will require strong leadership and time management skills. The person in this role is expected to be on site for all event conversions to ensure accurate and prompt setup.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise conversion labor, communicating the proper event layouts as directed by Event Manager
- Manage and oversee all event changeovers, ensuring timely and efficient transitions between events, including setup and teardown of equipment such as retractable seating, dashers/plexiglass, basketball flooring, hoops, tables, chairs, etc.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures for all types of event setups
- Schedule the 3rd party labor for all conversion / event related tasks
- Work efficiently and accurately to guarantee event conversions are completed in a timely manner
- Accurately interpret event layouts regarding staging, tables, chairs, pipe & drape, etc.
- Ensure all conversion related items are functioning properly. Bring to the attention of the Assistant Director of Operations any items that are faulty.
- Assist Building Operations Department with maintenance projects as needed when conversion workload permits
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Operations or other superiors
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Experience interpreting event layouts, maps and staging configurations
- Knowledge of StageRight staging materials is preferred
- Must be able to work overnight shifts consecutively, weekends and holidays as required
- Forklift certified
- Ability to lead a conversion crew of 15 – 25 people efficiently
- Must be able to safely and efficiently operate equipment and power tools
- Experience working in a hockey environment, including but not limited to walking on ice and installing our insulated decking
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Prior Supervisor/Manager level experience required
- A minimum of 2-4 years of related work experience, sport and concert venue experience is a plus
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle objects and office tools, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The ability to stand up to 8 hours without a break. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is exposed to an office/rink/arena environment, with noise levels usually moderate to loud. Work areas can become crowded with equipment and/or people.
* This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other tasks and duties may be assigned as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
