Resource Employee - Facility & Event Operations Staff, Coliseum

As the home for USC Trojans football since 1923, the Coliseum also plays host to concerts, international soccer matches, food festivals, and numerous other events. The Coliseum just completed a $315 million-dollar renovation that has ushered in a new era of service as we continue to strive to be "The Greatest Stadium in the World."

The Opportunity:

This position serves as facility operations representative for pre/during/and post events as necessary. Organizes and orchestrates flow of warehouse and related equipment inventory. Operates forklifts and other equipment. Serves as an event/changeover staff who will move, pickup, deliver, and/or install equipment, furniture, and other materials as assigned/dictated by the event. Hang banners, signage, and drapery as needed. Assists with facility and event projects. Execute all event set-up and breakdown based on event schedule. Assists with the execution of large scale and smaller facility events including athletic competitions, concerts, and community events. Assists with crowd management, ensures public safety, and demonstrates first class customer service. Responsible for inventory and disbursement small facility/event needs such as lighting, barricades, tables and chairs, and other event materials.

The Accountabilities:

• Assists with the execution of wide range of facility events including athletic competitions, concerts, and community events through event set-up and tear-down.

• Responsible for inventory and disbursement facility/event needs such as lighting, barricades, tables and chairs, and other event materials.

• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and scissor-lifts for event prep, shipping and receiving of materials, and building maintenance.

• Training and development in areas of crowd management, public safety, and customer service.

• Responsible for maintaining clear and precise reports on events activities, tracking event assets, event packets, equipment check out.

• Help with event-related activities including signage activation, event space preparation, custodial/concessions coordination, various other activities.

• Coordination and participation in quality control efforts to ensure the stadium is set for events and maintain recognition as a "world class" venue.

• Perform all other duties assigned including assisting with stadium preventative maintenance, assistance with facility projects including minor custodial, painting, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The Qualifiers:

• High School diploma or 1 year of industry relevant experience or bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Event Management, or other related fields and a year of industry relevant experience.

• Understanding and working knowledge of large venue, facility, or public assembly building operations and maintenance.

• Experience in the setup, execution, and teardown of events is preferred.

• Interested in gaining a working knowledge of large venue, facility, or public assembly building operations and maintenance. Willing and able to do manual labor when needed.

• Responsible for maintaining clear and precise reports on events activities, tracking event assets, event packets, equipment check out.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Publisher).

• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment and remaining customer service oriented and professional.

• Superior oral communication and writing skills.

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

Additional Information:

• Schedule will include nights and weekends as dictated by events held in the facilities.

• Ability to operate heavy machinery, mechanical equipment and utility carts preferred.

• Ability to lift at least 50lbs is preferred.

• Term: 1000 hours - Course credit can be granted if currently enrolled at an accredited university.

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The hourly rate for this position is $17.87. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions