Operations Associate

Job Summary

Center Stage Productions is seeking a dependable, organized, and service-oriented Event Operations Worker to support event preparation, venue setup, equipment handling, guest services, and event-day operations. This role works with event coordinators and production team members to help ensure events are prepared efficiently and operate smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing event venues and production areas before scheduled events.
• Set up tables, chairs, staging areas, signage, displays, and event equipment.
• Assist with arranging event materials, décor, and guest service areas.
• Prepare and organize equipment, supplies, materials, and production items.
• Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and storing event equipment and supplies.
• Support event coordinators, production staff, and supervisors with assigned operational tasks.
• Assist with basic event setup and equipment placement according to instructions.
• Welcome guests and provide courteous, professional assistance when assigned.
• Assist with guest seating, directions, registration, and general event services.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe event and production areas.
• Restock supplies, guest materials, service items, and other event necessities.
• Communicate equipment needs, supply shortages, and operational concerns to supervisors.
• Help monitor event spaces and report issues that may affect event operations.
• Assist with coordination between event staff, vendors, performers, and venue personnel.
• Follow event schedules, production instructions, venue requirements, and safety procedures.
• Handle event equipment, decorations, supplies, and customer property carefully.
• Assist with event breakdown, cleanup, packing, and removal of equipment after events.
• Return equipment and supplies to designated storage locations.
• Support the team during busy event periods and help complete tasks on schedule.
• Perform other event operations and support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in event operations, event production, hospitality, venue services, entertainment, or customer service is preferred but not required.
• Dependable, organized, and service-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow schedules, instructions, and operational procedures.
• Comfortable working in busy and changing event environments.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Comfortable standing, walking, lifting, and moving event equipment or supplies when required.
• Ability to handle equipment and event materials carefully.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during live or busy events.
• Flexible and willing to assist with a variety of event operations tasks.
• Willingness to work varying schedules, including evenings and weekends when required.

Benefits

• Full-Time / Part-Time opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• On-the-job event and production training.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to develop event operations and customer service skills.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Hands-on experience in event and venue operations.

About Center Stage Productions

Center Stage Productions provides event and production support focused on organized preparation, venue operations, equipment coordination, guest services, and successful event experiences. The team works together to support efficient, professional, and well-organized events.

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 42.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person