Conversion & Room Set Supervisor at National Western Center

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event setup, Room configuration, Inventory control, Staff supervision, Forklift operation, Team leadership, Event logistics, Communication skills, Problem solving, Time management, Equipment maintenance, Safety compliance, Organizational skills, Interpersonal skills, Detail oriented

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

The National Western Center (NWC) is a reimagined 250-acre campus in Denver, Colorado with a vision to be the global destination for food and agricultural discovery. It is the new home of the National Western Stock Show and Colorado State University’s Spur campus. But the future National Western Center isn’t just new buildings. It’s a destination unto itself. It’s a mission-oriented place that will be lively and active all year round — with new events and experiences around every corner. The opportunity: NWC is in search of a Conversion & Room Set Supervisor that can be ready on day one to be able to jump in on multiple fronts. This job will support the Conversion & Room Set manager by assisting with the setup, reset, teardown and overall transformation of rooms to meet the event needs. They will have an oversight of event equipment movement and storage. Providing all training needed to meet guidelines and standards at City, State and Federal levels and oversight, they will support policies, goals, and objectives established by the Conversion & Room Set Manager. This is a multifaceted job with a broad spectrum of opportunities for professional development. You’ll join a small, nimble, collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial team as we accelerate growth of a new events hub and innovation campus in Denver, Colorado. Help us make the reimagined National Western Center campus among the most desirable event spaces in the Denver market! What you will do: Assist in gathering all information for the department, organize and assign workloads for events and staff needed for that to be completed related to setting up, resets and teardown. Having a strong knowledge of room sets and code in Denver, you should have a strong knowledge of sets like conferences, banquets, concerts, tradeshows, sport events and other events. Assist in the execution of room sets to event specifications; this includes chairs, tables, staging, partition walls, event furniture, fencing indoor and outdoor. Assist on Inventory control of equipment, managing storage, tools, doing audits for accounting of equipment and a maintenance program. Oversee and direct event labor staffing. Assist and maintain all department storage areas, equipment, and tools. Ensure all areas are clean and orderly, and all inventory is readily accessible and safe for use. Training and development for NWC standards and working closely with other event departments, making sure that all coordination and timing is planned for set up and strike. Other duties as assigned. What you will bring along: 1-3 years of industry experience Have lead teams of all sizes with multiple crews at the same time in an organized and functional manner with proven experience in event conversions, room set ups, in a supervisory role. Forklift and other equipment use and training. Strong organizational processes, tracking multiple events needs and staffing to accomplish tasks. Experience in Arena, Convention, Stadium is helpful. This role is physically demanding, requiring standing, walking, lifting, bending for long periods of time. Excellent oral and written communication skills. High EQ and interpersonal skills. This job may be a great fit if: You embrace the startup nature of the organization, and no job is below you. You are detail and results oriented. You are an entrepreneurial self-starter. You are a skilled problem solver who takes initiative and can communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders. You act with respect, competency, and integrity. You work well as part of a team. You excel at functioning in high pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional manner. You are a collaborator by nature and seek to find ways to compromise. You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You have great time management and prioritization skills. You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work. You have a track record of being dependable. You are excited about the opportunity to grow with the organization. You are all-in on the mission of the National Western Center. Work location and hours: This position can be performed on-site in Denver, Colorado. Scheduling is event driven. Compensation range: The range is $22.00 - $27.00/Hr What we can offer you: We offer family-friendly benefits and flexible work hours to all our employees. Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1 Paid time off Paid parental leave 401k plan with a 4.00% company match Support for community involvement Get to know us: National Western Center is a reimagined 250-acre campus with new indoor and outdoor event venues, and more on the way! The brand-new Stockyards Event Center is a multipurpose space with two arenas, ample parking and views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline. An outdoor plaza connects it to 20 acres of hardscaped yards for outdoor concerts, festivals, large equipment trade shows, sporting events, drive-in movies and more. The center is just two miles from downtown Denver and adjacent to the RiNo Art District, with easy access from Denver International Airport via I-70. Home to CSU Spur and the National Western Stock Show, the National Western Center is an emerging urban hub for food and agriculture discovery. In 2018, the campus partners created the National Western Center Authority, a nonprofit organization responsible for operating, maintaining, programming, and promoting the National Western Center. The Authority is the primary entity responsible for ensuring the National Western Center achieves its mission. It is also responsible for developing a community investment fund benefiting the residents of the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods in which the campus is located. The Authority’s work is well underway in preparation for buildings being completed and the larger campus opening to the public. The Authority is guided by a 13-member board of directors. The Authority is doing business as (DBA) the National Western Center. Our mission is to convene the world at the National Western Center to lead, inspire, create, educate, and entertain in pursuit of global food solutions. Join us! We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. How to apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter online at: https://nationalwesterncenter.com/careers/

Responsibilities

The supervisor will assist in the setup, reset, and teardown of event spaces while overseeing equipment movement and storage. They are responsible for managing event labor staffing and ensuring all department standards and safety guidelines are met.