The Operations Coordinator supports daily operation functions of Food City Center, which hosts a variety of concerts, special events, and is home to the University of Tennessee Men’s and Women’s basketball and volleyball teams. This role provides hands-on support of all building conversions and facility upkeep while ensuring a safe and efficient operation. This position plays a critical role in all venue conversions and event setups, supporting overnight transitions between all basketball games, concerts, university commencement, and special events hosted at Food City Center. Attention to details and proper pre-planning is a key component of this position.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Event/Facility Management, Sports Management, Business, or related field.
- Experience: 1 or more years’ related experience (can include Graduate Assistantships/Internships) in a multi-purpose, live entertainment venue.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Superior interpersonal and strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, handle multiple tasks at one time, meet deadlines
Ability to be self-motivated with strong leadership abilities and organizational skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office required
Working knowledge of operational equipment including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jacks, scrubbers, floor buffers, mechanical lifting devices, staging, retractable seating risers, basketball floors
Ability to follow written instruction, interpret CAD drawings and blueprints
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended number of days
Ability to climb stairs and lift 40 lbs. unaided
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Forklift certification.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
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