Picnic Lead | Part-Time | Wichita Wind Surge (Equity Bank Park)

Picnic Lead | Part-Time | Wichita Wind Surge (Equity Bank Park)

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

The Picnic Lead oversees assigned picnic events from planning through completion, supervising event staff and ensuring smooth operations and an exceptional guest experience. This role serves as the primary point of contact for event execution and customer satisfaction.

This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00-$15.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until September 18, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff in designated picnic areas
• Coordinate event setup, service, and breakdown to ensure on-time execution
• Assign duties and provide leadership and guidance to picnic staff
• Serve as a liaison between guests, clients, and facility staff
• Monitor food service timing, quality, and cleanup
• Address and resolve event-related issues or guest concerns professionally
• Maintain clean, organized work and service areas
• Assist with advance preparation for upcoming picnic events
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ year of experience in event operations or event management preferred
• Strong customer service, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented event environment
• Knowledge of event operations and crowd management principles preferred
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including long nights, weekends, & holidays as needed.

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.