Part-Time Event Operations Staff

Event Operations Staff members support the successful execution of sporting events, tournaments, competitions, and special events. They assist with event setup, guest check-in, crowd flow, information support, competition area operations, hospitality support, equipment movement, and post-event breakdown. This role is key in creating a smooth, professional, and positive experience for athletes, coaches, officials, event organizers, spectators, sponsors, and guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup and breakdown before, during, and after sporting events.
• Set up tables, chairs, signage, barricades, registration areas, hospitality areas, equipment, and other event materials.
• Support guest check-in, ticketing, credentialing, registration, wristband distribution, and information tables.
• Greet guests, answer basic questions, provide directions, and help create a welcoming event environment.
• Assist athletes, coaches, officials, vendors, spectators, and event partners as needed.
• Help monitor assigned areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, organization, and proper guest flow.
• Report maintenance, safety, guest service, or operational concerns to supervisors.
• Assist with competition support, including staging areas, awards areas, team check-in, warm-up areas and event transitions.
• Help with parking, entrance flow, crowd control, hospitality areas, merchandise areas, or sponsor activations as assigned.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude throughout the event.
• Perform other duties as assigned by event leadership or operations supervisors.

Requirements

• Must be dependable, punctual, professional, and able to follow instructions. Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with guests, athletes, coaches, staff, officials, and event organizers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to remain calm, courteous, and professional during busy event periods.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and early mornings based on event needs.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in events, sports, hospitality, guest services, concessions, retail, security, recreation, or customer service.
• Interest in athletics, live events, facility operations, or sports/event management.
• Experience using radios, scanners, registration systems, ticketing systems, or basic event equipment.