Music + Entertainment Event Operations Staff (Seasonal Part-Time)

Description

Music + Entertainment Event Operations Staff (Seasonal Part-Time)

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA's amusement park, COTALAND, is on over 30-acres featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and 30 rides.

Job Description:

This position assists the Music & Entertainment Operations Manager as a supervisor to the part-time operation team members. They help with tasks necessary to prepare for the various concerts and events held at the Circuit of The Americas. The position will help with assigned tasks in and around the amphitheater and Grand Plaza to prepare all zones to be show ready. Working hours are event based, depending on needs for pre-show, show day, and post-show day operations. The position reports directly to the Music & Entertainment Operations Manager.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Complete checklist of tasks assigned by the Music & Entertainment Operations Manager for pre-show day, show day, and post-show day operations
• Set up various types of equipment for concerts and other events to prepare venues for the public. Example: Flags, bike rack, signage, stanchions
• Assist with overall maintenance and upkeep of amphitheater and Grand Plaza
• Coordinate setup and placement of floor seating up to 1,700 chairs for concerts.
• Problem-solving through checklist of tasks efficiently and any unforeseen obstacles
• Communication between other operation staff members to accomplish show prep and tear down
• Ability to independently work on assigned tasks with little supervision
• Maintain organization of assets and tools to help create efficient workflow
• Prioritize and manage time effectively to accomplish goals set by Operations Manager
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Possess a quality teamwork attitude and ability to effectively work in a professional team environment
• Operate or train to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, or scissor lifts, rangers, utility vehicles
• Use basic hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, drills, ect.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Texas Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire)
• Reliable transportation to and from the amphitheater
• Open availability to work long days, nights, weekends, and holidays from March - October
• Experience with basic hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, drills, ect.
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and be active for extended periods of time

Physical Demands:

• Able to stand, move, and use hands/arms to handle objects for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

• Noise level in the work environment is moderate however, during events, the noise level may be loud.
• Constantly working in outdoor conditions, often in high temperature during summer months
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. EQUAL

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.