Event Staff Part-time Greater Richmond Convention Center

Overview:

Under direct supervision from the Director of Safety & Security and/or the Security Coordinator, On Call Event Staff personnel typically serve in a variety of event related roles, including crowd control, general protection of facility property and personnel, and provide general information and assistance to facility guests. Event Staff personnel also serve as ticket taker, usher, door monitor, coat-check attendant and loading dock parking attendant. In the absence of the Director of Safety & Security or Security Coordinator, On Call Event Staff personnel may receive event-related instructions from an Event Staff Supervisor or Event Manager.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $17.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Job expires 8/31/2024

Responsibilities:

JOB DUTIES: (include, but are not limited to)

Patrol assigned facility locations; lock and unlock doors as required

Monitor event activity areas as well as entrances and exits

Observe facilities and equipment for needed maintenance and repairs; recognize and report damage and safety hazards

Be aware of the location and use of emergency alarms and equipment; follow established procedures in case of fire, disorder or other emergency situation

Observe general public; provide general information, directions and assistance to facility guests; report suspicious behavior to Security Base

Maintain high degree of visibility and professionalism; respond to various situations, issues and requests for assistance; prepare incident reports in accordance with departmental standards

Assist medical personnel by directing traffic, crowd control and securing needed equipment

Filling in for Security Base/Security Rover Personnel as needed, with duties including but not limited to, monitoring CCTV, Access Control, and writing incident reports

Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing

Perform other duties as required

Ticket Taker:

Collect tickets, passes, etc. for admission into events; check for authenticity

Prohibit access to guests without proper tickets, passes or other entry credentials

Provide an accounting of tickets, passes, etc. collected

Provide general event and facility information to guests

Usher / Door Monitor / Badge Checker / Coat Check Attendant:

Direct guests to their seats and provide general information regarding the event and the facility

Monitor entry and exit into facility events; prohibit access to guests without proper entry credentials

Assist in maintaining order during events

Provide general event and facility information to guests

Serve as a coat check attendant (receiving, caring for and re-distributing coats) as needed

Parking Attendant:

Direct vehicles into and out of the loading dock area and assist with parking

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

This is an On Call position with no minimum number of hours guaranteed. Work schedules are determined by event activity.

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and lift objects up to 50 pounds

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 18 years of age or older

High school diploma, or equivalent GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Licenses or Certificates:

Possession of, or ability to obtain a Virginia driver’s license or identification card

Possession of, or ability to obtain a CPR certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain a DCJS Unarmed Security License

Vaccination Statement:

We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.

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