Event Changeover Support - Casual Temporary/Seasonal
Job Summary:
About the Role:
The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex can host more than 60 sports across ten world-class venues designed to give every athlete the best possible competition experience. It's the pre-eminent multi-sport facility of its kind in the world. In the Event Changeover Support role you will be responsible for the setting, striking, transporting and monitoring of all equipment requested for each event held at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and runDisney events. This role encompasses all events at the complex to include but not limited to Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Baseball, Expo, road races, etc.
The selected candidate will report to the Guest Exp Mgr-Sports Facilities.
This is a Casual Temporary / Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.
What You Will Do:
- Assemble, set and strike equipment for events at ESPN Wide World of Sports and runDisney
- Ensure all planned and unplanned equipment needs are met
- Ensure all equipment is properly handled, installed, struck, packaged for transport and all playing surfaces are protected
- Complete tasks regarding event needs, including but not limited to last minute requests and changes to events set up
- Transport, set and strike equipment to and from various locations across Property
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to obtain Forklift, electric Pallet-Jack and Skid Steer (PIT) certification
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating Pargo and manual Toro vehicle
- Ability to drive vehicles such as large vans, full-size pickup truck with trailer, flatbed trucks and box trucks
- Knowledge of a Guest/Client focused, event driven business
- Strong verbal communication, organizational and time management skills
- Take initiative, work independently as needed and complete event tasks to achieve goals
- Strong understanding of and the ability to deliver on the 5 Key Basics in the day-to-day operation of the event
- Capability to lift, push, pull, bend, twist and kneel 75 pounds
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload and complete work with little guidance
- A sense of urgency along with the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing environments
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines or responding to unplanned needs
- Proficiency in utilizing hand tools
- Must have full availability and willingness to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime and 3rd shift
- Ability to work in all outdoor weather conditions that would include heat, cold and rain
- Must possess a valid US Driver’s License
- Prior event planning and operations experience
Required Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent experience
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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The pay rate for this role in Lake Buena Vista, FL is $19.60 to $24.50 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney World - Division, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney World - Division is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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