Set Up Staff | Part-Time | Grand River Conference Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.


Position Summary

Part-time Set-Up Staff priority will be to complete room set-up/strike activity for all client-related events. This would include the set/strike of various numbers and various configurations of tables, chairs, staging, bleachers, risers, dance floors, pipe & drape, etc. into and out of facility event spaces.

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00-$15.00

Benefits for part-time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until July 24th, 2026.

About the Venue

The Grand River Conference Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 40,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

Responsibilities

• Set/strike rooms with equipment (tables, chairs, staging, bleachers, risers, dance floors, pipe & drape, etc.) according to pre-determined floor plans for events in an efficient, timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Set/strike to include the manual movement of equipment throughout the facility from storage areas to event spaces and back to storage.
• Set/strike to include the removal of refuse, cleaning of floors & equipment, etc. to provide a clean event space before, during, and after an event.
• Review work assignments and Building Equipment Orders (BEO) with the Operations Manager.
• Maintain department equipment as necessary, both operationally and in a neat and orderly manner for storage.
• Assign tasks and supervise temporary staff when needed.
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.
• Operate an assortment of equipment, including forklift, buffer/burnisher, rider sweeper/scrubber, walk-behind scrubber, blower, vacuum, pressure washer and others as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal harmoniously with guests, employees, and outside contractors.
• Previous experience operating equipment such as forklifts, buffers, rider sweepers/scrubbers, and blowers is a plus.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. Regular and punctual attendance.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people , improves our service , and raises our excellence . Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.