Operations Specialist | Part-Time | Durham Convention Center (Durham)

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Operations Specialist is responsible for the routine cleanliness of the facility and in addition, will assist in set-up, show care, break down and clean-up of events.

This role pays an hourly rate of $16.00-$18.00

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

This position will remain open until October 17, 2025.

About the Venue

The Durham Convention Center is owned by the City and County of Durham and operated by OVG Venue Management. Together we transform events into experiences. These experiences create excitement, make memories and create economic impact for the City of Durham. Come Join Us!

Responsibilities

• Confer daily with Supervisor to review and receive assignments
• Be a key player in keeping facilities clean and beautiful
• Regularly check restroom cleanliness and supplies
• Perform daily cleaning tasks from checklists and sign off tasks as they are completed
• Note and report any building components in need of repair
• Daily inspection of areas of responsibility
• Assist other department personnel as deemed necessary
• Carry a radio to communicate needs of events with other personnel
• Clean and set rooms in accordance with Operation's procedures
• Adequately perform post-event cleanup and trash removal
• Operate an assortment of equipment including : buffers / burnishers, rider sweepers / scrubbers, walk-behind scrubbers, lifts, blowers, vacuums, snow removal equipment and others as needed
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Strengthened by Our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.