Changeover Supervisor|Part-Time | Multi-Purpose Center; Virginia State University

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.

The Changeover Supervisor directs, supervises and coordinates event setup activities and operations for the VSU MPC.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $19.00‑$19.50.

401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

The Multi‑Purpose Center is a state‑of‑the‑art multipurpose venue located on the campus of Virginia State University, in South Chesterfield, VA. The arena can seat more than 6,000 guests, making it the largest events venue located south of Richmond in the state of Virginia. The amenities‑packed arena serves as a full entertainment facility hosting athletic events, commencements, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, and more.

Formally opening its doors to the public in March 2016, the VSU Multi‑Purpose Center is home to the Virginia State University Trojans Basketball and Volleyball teams. The MPC is managed by OVG
360, a full‑service venue management and hospitality company that helps client‑partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities.

• Coordinate and supervise conversions
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling and managing of changeover staff to accurately and efficiently set up and tear down events
• Assume management responsibility for all services and activities involved in operations of arena and exhibit hall large sets
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate front‑line staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures
• Assist in the planning, direction, coordination, and reviewing of work plans for facility operations
• Ability to follow written instruction, interpret Auto CAD drawings and blueprints
• Interface with union officials and employees as required
• Develop long‑range plans for future events
• Communicate between shifts the necessary tasks that still need to be completed
• Working knowledge of operations equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, staging, retractable seating risers, basketball courts, etc.
• Coordinate between changeover crew and housekeeping needs with custodial supervisors
• Maintain department equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 1‑3 years experience in an operations or facility coordination position in an arena, convention center, or public assembly facility, including event set up/breakdown, event coordination, or related field, and direct employee supervision.
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, organizational, and oral communication skills with the ability to function in a multi‑task environment are vital
• Reliability is a must
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours as required, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Forklift and aerial lift certifications are preferred or must have ability to obtain

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi‑task under time limits. The position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards, including following simple to complex instructions and concentration that frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. Employees in this role will constantly be in a leadership role; this requires directing others either verbally or in writing to complete tasks within prescribed time frames.

The position also requires constant use of interpersonal skills, including the ability to direct, motivate, inform staff and foster collaboration, recognize and resolve conflicts, and openly communicate in writing and verbally with clients.

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