Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Desert Champions is hiring for a Seasonal Event Operations Set-Up Staff.
This position performs various duties related to set up and tear down of stadium facilities, equipment, and temporary installations. Perform various duties related to events. Delivery and pick up of products, court supplies, and locker room supplies. Lift, carry and move items from storage to tents, courts, locker rooms and other locations in multi-floor buildings.
All applicants for this position be available to work during the 2026 BNP Paribas Open Season
• Must be available from Monday, January 12, 2026 - Sunday, March 29, 2026
• This job is contingent on passing a drug test
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Lift, carry, and move items from storage to tents, courts, rooms, and other locations in multi-floor buildings *
• Assist with movement of heavy loads using forklift and scissor lift *
• Deliver snacks, beverages, towels, ice, and various other items to designated areas throughout the site *
• Move and arrange chairs and tables for tournament events *
• Monitor radio channel to assist departments with deliveries and other needs throughout the entire event *
• Perform other duties as assigned
*Essential Job Function
The job duties and responsibilities listed above are a general outline of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible tasks and duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma/GED
• 1-2 years' experience working in events
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and OTHER ABILITIES
• Works independently and collaboratively
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible and adaptable
• Outstanding time management skills
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Fork, scissor and reach lift certification required
LAUNGUAGE ABILITY
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
REASONING ABILITY
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
MATH ABILITY
• Basic math ability
• Calculation of amounts, sizes, or other measures
• Strong foundation in core concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Basic computer literacy
• Time clock & POS
EQUIPMENT
• Small hand tools
• Golf Cart
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to walk long distances and stand during entire shift
• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
• Frequently required to use reach with hands and arms
• Ability to work in confined space
• Must have exceptional vision with or without corrective lenses
• May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position requires flexible working hours, typically Wednesday - Sunday and will include nights, weekends, and major holidays
• May be required to work extended work hours during events or special projects
• Employee is regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet, or humid conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud
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