Event Changeover Support - Part Time

About the Role & Team:

“We create happiness.” And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?

The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex can host more than 60 sports across ten world-class venues designed to give every athlete the best possible competition experience. It's the pre-eminent multi-sport facility of its kind in the world. In the Event Changeover Support role, you will be responsible for the setting, striking and monitoring of all equipment requested by the client for each event held at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and runDisney events. This role encompasses all events at the complex to include but not limited to Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cheerleading, Baseball, etc.  

This position will report to a Guest Exp Mgr-Sports Facilities.

This is an hourly Part Time role that supports the Sports Logistics Team.

What You Will Do:

As a member of the Event Changeover Support team, you will be responsible for the following responsibilities:  

• Assembling, setting and striking equipment for sporting events at ESPN Wide World of Sports and runDisney  

• Ensuring all planned and unplanned equipment needs are met.  

• Ensuring all equipment is properly handled, installed, struck, packaged for transport and all playing surfaces are protected.

• You will drive a Forklift/Lull, and an electric Pallet Jack truck

• Operate a manual shift vehicle  

 Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to acquire Forklift and Pallet jack (PIT) certification  

• Must possess a valid current US driver’s license  

• Experience operating a manual shift vehicle

• Knowledge of a Guest/Client focused, event driven business  

• Strong organizational and time management skills  

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment and comfortable working independently and with a Team on tasks including multi-task and a strong attention to detail.  

• A solid commitment and understanding of the importance of both cast and guest Safety  

• Ability to utilize hand tools  

• Capability to lift, push, pull, bend, twist, and kneel up to 75 pounds  

• Faculty to handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload and complete work with little guidance  

• A sense of urgency along with the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing environments  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines or responding to unplanned needs  

• During the event season, must have the ability to adapt quickly and proactively to evolving events, and to thrive in a very fast paced and high-pressure working environment.

• Must have full availability to work including flexible schedule shifts, overtime, weekends, holiday, 3rd shift, and extended hours as needed.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Faculty to drive a box truck, large van and pickup truck

• Prior event planning and operations experience

Required Education: 

• High School diploma or equivalent experience

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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