Part Time Weekend Parking Valet

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
The P arking Lot Attendant for OVG Lexington plays a critical frontline role in ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused parking operations at Rupp/CBC and Soccer during events, daily operations, and special functions. This position is responsible for managing traffic flow, directing patrons to designated parking areas, and providing clear, courteous assistance to guests while maintaining a safe and orderly parking environment. Parking Lot Attendants serve as ambassadors for OVG-LEX, often being the first and last point of contact for guests. Parking Lot Attendants are expected to operate assigned equipment, including traffic control devices and handheld tools, in accordance with established procedures and safety standards. Attention to detail and accountability are essential, as equipment use and condition may be tracked to ensure operational readiness. In addition to traffic and parking control, Parking Lot Attendants are responsible for monitoring parking areas for safety hazards, policy compliance, and accessibility needs. This includes ensuring accessible parking spaces and pedestrian pathways remain clear and usable, particularly during high-volume events or inclement weather. Attendants may also assist with basic incident reporting, communicate issues to supervisors or management, and follow established protocols for emergencies, accidents, or guest concerns. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for this role, as Parking Lot Attendants regularly interact with a diverse range of guests, coworkers, law enforcement, and event staff. The position requires the ability to remain professional, calm, and adaptable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while working outdoors for extended periods and in varying weather conditions. Overall, the Parking Attendant position is vital to the smooth operation, safety, and guest experience of our events, requiring reliability, professionalism, situational awareness, and a commitment to teamwork and service excellence.
This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00.
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) Matching.
This position will remain open until December 25, 2026.
About the Venue
OVG Lexington is an active and thriving market, craving an active and welcoming venue for events. The heart of any thriving community is its downtown-and the excitement of events!

Rupp Arena, at the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, is fast becoming THE must-play venue. The 20,000-seat arena, affectionately referred to by some as "the Cathedral of College Basketball," is home to the National Champion University of Kentucky men's basketball program and has played host to some of the most talented and award-winning musicians/artists in the world, including U2, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, and many others.
Central Bank Center, attached to Rupp Arena, is the convention side of the venue. With over 99k sf of exhibition space, 24k sf each of meeting and ballroom space, 50k of hospitality space, 10k sf of flexible space, and over 2500 covered and uncovered parking spaces, CBC has hosted large conferences and events, including LexCon, Scarefest, the Home and Garden, and the Boat Shows, to name a few. Both venues are additionally joined by the Lexington Opera House in entertaining downtown Lexington. The Opera House showcases Broadway talent through collaborative bookings of Broadway shows, small-venue concerts, and local arts.

CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park is a 5,000-capacity outdoor venue located in the center of Lexington. Opening in 2025 From live music and stand-up comedy to unforgettable experiences set against a stunning park backdrop in the center of the city.

Founded in 2021, Lexington Sporting Club is an American professional soccer team based in Lexington, KY. The soccer complex off Athens-Boonesboro Road near I-75 opened in August 2024 in time for the organization's first USL Super League season.
Our Purpose
We are building an organization that serves our fans, community, and partners through world-class entertainment, sports, and events. We believe in being authentically Kentucky. This means staying true to what makes Kentucky, Kentucky, by rolling up our sleeves to get things done, valuing hospitality and gathering together, being a pillar in our community, prioritizing teamwork over the individual, celebrating our wins, taking risks, and stretching our potential. As part of Oak View Group, we embrace positive disruption.

Responsibilities
Guide vehicles safely and efficiently in and around designated parking areas
Support the traffic flow during event ingress and egress to minimize congestion and ensure safety
Provide courteous, accurate information and assistance to guests, including directions, accessibility support, and general event parking inquiries
Operate and properly maintain assigned parking and traffic control equipment (e.g., traffic wands, cones, signage)
Maintain accountability for issued equipment and report any damage, loss, or malfunction promptly
Monitor parking areas for safety hazards, policy compliance, and proper use of designated spaces, including accessible parking
Assist with setup and breakdown of parking operations before and after events
Respond appropriately to incidents, accidents, or guest concerns and follow established reporting and escalation procedures
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and other event or security personnel
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while representing each venue in a positive manner
Qualifications
Ability to provide professional, courteous, and effective customer service to a diverse public
Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to give clear guidance and instructions in high-traffic environments
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, policies, and established procedures
Basic understanding of traffic control and safety practices, or willingness to be trained
Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also performing duties independently
Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and accountability for assigned duties and equipment
Ability to remain calm, professional, and attentive in fast-paced or high-pressure situations
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, work outdoors, and perform duties in varying weather conditions
Ability to lift, carry, and use parking and traffic control equipment as required
Willingness and availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules
Attention to detail and situational awareness to identify safety hazards, policy violations, or guest concerns
Ability to report incidents, equipment issues, or safety concerns promptly and accurately to supervisors

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.