Guest Services Event Staff | Part-Time | Cross Insurance Arena

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. 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 As a member of the Guest Services Event Staff team, you will be an essential part of the guest experience and help build memories that last a lifetime. In this role, you will wear many different hats and have the potential to work in several different areas of the arena. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, bag checks, ushering, ticket scanning, concourse customer service, and barricade staff. You will have the opportunity to assist our guests by offering directions and sharing information while creating a happy and memorable experience. Your job will to keep our fans safe and informed while still maintaining a fun and friendly atmosphere! This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.75 - $20.00. Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until November 27, 2026. About The Venue The Cross Insurance Arena is located in Portland, ME, and is home to the Maine Mariners ECHL hockey team. Our arena hosts events ranging from hockey games, comedy acts, concerts, and trade shows with a total fixed seating capacity of 6200 and a max capacity of 8100. Responsibilities Prepare your assigned section for guests; this could include wiping down seats, looking for potential hazards, and reporting any issues to a supervisor. When gates open, welcome our fans with a great smile and helpful attitude. Scan event tickets, ensuring that the proper ticket is being used to gain entry. Assist fans in locating their ticketed seats. Being alert and proactive to potential hazards and reporting incidents when they occur. Monitor your assigned area for issues and opportunities to make lasting memories for our fans. Respond to all guest concerns/complaints promptly and in a professional manner. Assist guests in ADA-accessible seating sections. Enforce all building policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all guests. Manage the foot traffic flow of large crowds. Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. Be knowledgeable about the arena emergency evacuation plan in order to safely assist guests during the unlikely event of an emergency. Qualifications Experience in a hospitality or entertainment environment is preferred. Must be passionate about working with and helping people. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to maintain a positive attitude while handling difficult situations. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oak View Group