Saint Louis CITY SC Event Operations Crew 2024

Position posting timeline: Mar 8 - Apr 5

Department: Stadium Operations

Location: Saint Louis, MO, USA

Type: Part Time - Seasonal

St. Louis CITY SC

Who CITY is:

St. Louis CITY SC is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team-- we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our vital Event Operations Crew in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.

Who you are:

CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU. We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value.

Feel the impact of your work come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility.

What CITY does:

Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.

How to Make the Team:

Bring your passion and problem solving to the pitch as you work to support a world-class show and help make the sport happen for our CITY. Our mission is to operate exciting, safe, and sustainable events that continue to create the best environment to support the team.

Summary

Event Operations Crew members are hardworking, goal-oriented and committed staff who will assist with executing event days for the 2024 Event Season at CITYPARK. Responsible for working matches, and special events hosted at CITYPARK, this position takes a hands-on role in making the matches happen at CITYPARK. This staff will work closely with Saint Louis CITY SC Stadium Operations staff to fulfill their responsibilities and represent the club professionally on event days.

Responsibilities

Matchday Responsibilities:

• Set-up/breakdown for CITY and CITY2 home matches and other sporting events hosted at CITYPARK.
• Adherence to a strict event timeline and task list to prepare the stadium for events.
• Preparing stadium areas including the field, locker rooms, gates, concourse, clubs, and other event spaces on match days.
• Provide operational and logistical support for St. Louis CITY SC staff during events.
• Operational supervision of match related Fan Experiences taking place on field.
  • Coordination with full-time staff members to ensure successful event set-up and execution.
  • Anticipate problems and appropriate solutions. Make Supervisor aware immediately when policies and procedures are not being followed

Non - Matchday Responsibilities:

• Perform set up & breakdown of furniture and other equipment for special events at CITYPARK
• Ensures facility readiness and smooth operation of special events
• Assist with non-event related activities required to run, to maintain, and service the facility as needed.
• Assist with general related maintenance of the building as needed.
• Follow the standard operations procedures for all machinery and equipment.
• Promote a safe working environment for all employees by following the life safety and emergency program as needed.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve facility operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Implement & follow facility rules, regulation policies and procedures.
• Implement & facilitate organization of all operational spaces.
• Provide clear, concise, and timely updates of work to supervisors
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties assigned by the Operations leadership team.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to attend matchday & non-matchday shifts that fall on an irregular (weekends, evenings) or as needed schedule.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, problem solve and be goal orientated in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Candidates should possess a strong professional attitude, excellent communication skills and have a teamwork mindset.
• Ability to effectively follow instructions and provide leadership as needed.
• Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Sports or events experience is ideal, and a strong leadership background is a plus.
• Knowledge of soccer and fluency in Spanish would be beneficial.

Position requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours as needed. Ability to work flexible hours based on events, including daytime, evening, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Commitment to working 70% of scheduled St. Louis CITY SC season matches and events.
• Must be available to attend mandatory training session(s).

Physical Demands

The 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

TKFC LC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.