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Position Overview 

The Operations Assistant assists all AMP departments in the logistical management of venue preparations for both public and private events. This position will also be utilized in assisting with small handyman projects as needed.  

 Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions) 

• Under the direction of the Operations Team Lead, assists with the execution of setup and tear down for both public and private events.  
• Follow written and verbal direction regarding setup of assets 
• Assist with asset distribution including, but not limited to, setting chairs, bike rack, stanchions, lawn chairs, tables, metal detectors, furniture, security barricade, tents, tent lights and signage throughout the venue. 
• Assist with the unloading of shipments when directed. 
• Perform general organization and inventory of assets as directed 
• Perform general clean-up as directed. 
• Provide information to Operations Team Lead for event recap reports. 
• Attend staff meetings as required for training or planning purposes. 
• Act as an ambassador of the Walmart AMP when interaction with patrons, clients, visiting artists, and sponsors.  
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures including safety standards. 
• Any and all other tasks assigned by management for which the employee is qualified and physically able to perform with or without reasonable accommodations, 
• Represent Walton Arts Center / Walmart AMP at both on and off-site events, as requested. 
• Maintain professional working relationships with teammates, fellow staff members from other departments, vendors, patrons, and tenants of leased spaces. 
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor  
• Maintain security and safety requirements as defined by operations guidelines.   
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures 

Minimum Qualifications 

The work environment as well as the intellectual, social, and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education, Training, Traits 

• High school diploma or GED required 
• Valid driver’s license.  
• Strong organizational and communication skills.  
• Certification in forklifts, scissor lift, and boom lift are required.  
• Certified or willing to certify in First Aid/CPR/AED.  
• Confidently operate a variety of hand tools.  
• Excellent attendance and the ability to work a variable event-driven schedule. Flexible hours between the hours of 7am and 12am weekdays and/or weekends.  
• Comfortable with consistently adhering to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality 
• Able to work in large, crowded environments, with loud music, noises, pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of shows and events.  
• An on-going desire to learn and improve 
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced work environment 
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service 
• Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with many different types of people 
• Ability to work independently as well as with others to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices 
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.  
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards 

Work Experience 

• Minimum of 2 years’ related job experience such as warehouse or handyman work. 

Physical 

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly (on telephone) 
• Must have a working cell phone and be willing to install basic applications and be willing to use it for work purposes 
• Must be able to endure sitting or standing for extended periods of time 
• Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time on various surfaces such as concrete, grass, and inclined surfaces.  
• Must be able to endure outdoor elements including cold, heat, wind, and/or precipitation 
• Must be able to work in large, crowded environments, with flashing lights, loud music and noises, pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of shows and events