Music + Entertainment Event Operations Staff (Seasonal Part-Time)

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR, and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. 

Job Description:

Event Operation Staff assist the Music + Entertainment Operations Manager in the Entertainment Department with tasks necessary to prepare for the various concerts, races, and events held at the Circuit of The Americas. The position will help with assigned tasks in and around the Amphitheater, Grand Plaza, and Fan Field to prepare all zones to be show ready. The position reports to the Music + Entertainment Operations Manager. This is a Seasonal Part-Time position.

Essential Functions:

• Complete tasks as assigned by the Entertainment Operations Manager.
• Set up various types of equipment for concerts and other events to prepare the venue for the public.
• Prepared to help with overall maintenance and upkeep of amphitheater, grand plaza, and fan field. 
• Coordinate setup and placement of floor seating for concerts.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Event day hours, with the ability to work long days, nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to organize assigned work, set time frames, prioritize, and meet goals. 
• Ability to establish priorities and manage time effectively. 
• Confidence when working with both internal and external contacts. 
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must possess a quality teamwork attitude.
• Effectively work in a professional team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a Valid Texas Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to multi-task and follow strict timelines. 
• Comfortable being active for extended periods.
• Ability to operate or train to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, or scissor lifts.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, sit, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. 
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate, however, during events, the noise level may be loud.
• Events may be in an outdoor setting with movement between temporary structures, buildings, and different terrains.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.