Belmont University

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We are now accepting applications for a qualified Venue Operations Lead at Belmont University. Employment Type Staff Internal Job Category Non-Exempt (Staff) Full-Time Department Strategic Venues & Event Svcs Hours 40 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Position purpose: This position assists with leading the Venue Operations Crew to ensure smooth and efficient operations. It helps organize daily tasks, supports setup and tear-down of event equipment, and follows all safety and quality standards. The role works closely with team members and other departments to keep events on schedule and meet setup requirements. Additionally, it helps maintain event equipment by ensuring items are clean, functional, and properly stored after use. Essential Functions: • Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of Venue Operations Crew members to ensure smooth and efficient event operations. Provide clear direction, coaching and support to ensure the team meets quality and safety standards. • Assist in overseeing the setup and tear-down of event equipment including tents, tables, chairs, staging, protective flooring, lobby furniture and other equipment. • Assist in ensuring that all installations are performed safely, efficiently and in accordance with Belmont quality and OHSA standards. • Coordinate with other team members to optimize workflow and ensure timely event readiness. • Collaborate with customers to understand their event requirements and provide tailored solutions. Deliver an excellent customer experience by addressing client needs and ensuring events are executed flawlessly. • Assist with upholding all safety protocols during setup, breakdown and transportation of event items. • Assist with conducting quality checks on equipment to ensure it meets our high standards before and after each event. Ensure that all event items are properly cleaned, maintained and stored for future use. • The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to: • Form diverse leaders of character; • Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service; • And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish. Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): • Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare information from different sources, and identify alternative solutions. • Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. • Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project. • Ability to present information to individuals or groups, exhibiting good communication skills. • Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. • Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work. • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. • Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed Required Education Education: High School diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred. Applicable fields of study include Venue Management, Events Management, Hospitality and Tourism Required Experience Experience: 1-3 years experience with production set-up crews, event crews or manual labor teams with increasing responsibility. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.