Job Description Hiring for Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs Argus is looking to hire event staff and supervisory personnel at the new Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs. Argus has a one of a kind opportunity for you. At Argus you can expect to work positions in: ushering, crowd management, ticket taking, gate operations, backstage and so much more.
(Argus DOES NOT offer positions within the food/beverage industry)
We are the leader in Event Staffing throughout Colorado, and we are always looking for exceptional Team Member's to help make our events a success. We provide the absolute best crowd management and customer service to our clients and guests alike.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN OR NEAR COLORADO SPRINGS. THIS IS ONLY FOR FORD AMPHITHEATRE.
Event Staff duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Directing patrons attending events, including, but not limited to directing patrons to their seats, directing patrons to venue services such as restrooms and ATMs, and directing patrons in accordance with venue safety policies and procedures.
- Conducting patron searches at venue entrances, including, but not limited to bag searches, visual searches, searches with metal detecting hand wands, searches with walk-through metal detectors, and pat-down searches.
- Barricade activities, including, but not limited to catching crowd surfers and moving heavy-weight stage barricade.
- Crowd control activities, including, but not limited to directing large and small crowds and restraint of patrons as dictated by operational guidelines.
- The ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Comprehend, direct, and implement emergency duties, including, but not limited to venue evacuations.
Experience and Skills What you can expect to do: The Event Staffing Team Member's main function is to provide crowd management and excellent customer during event day operations. Primarily focusing on meeting the needs of the client/venue and patrons, from a customer service perspective. Develops effective working relationships with client, other Argus Team Members and patrons; communicates timely and effectively. Our Team Member's may perform many different functions such as Ticket Scanning, Parking, Security Screening and Ushering to name a few.
There are strenuous physical demands associated with the position, including, but not limited to:
- Ability to work independently.
- The necessity to run or move quickly during the course of a shift.
- The necessity to perform patrols throughout the course of a shift.
- Exposure to loud noise and amplified music.
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Ability to climb stairs.
- Ability to safely and appropriately intervene with patrons when necessary, following established operational guidelines.
- Ability to stand at a post for extended periods of time without sitting.
- Ability to operate a ticket scanner, including hearing, seeing, and reading all visual and audible prompts.
- Ability to physically conduct pat-down and handheld metal detector searches.
- Ability to attach wristbands to patrons' wrists.
- Ability to address large numbers of patrons effectively with moderate ambient noise and without voice amplification devices.
- Ability to open and close doors, including fire doors.
- Ability to read and comprehend event ticket text, event briefing sheets, and other printed materials.
- Ability to perform other duties as assigned based on operational needs
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Willingness to work in a safety oriented environment
Pay Rate is $16.50 per hour for Event Staff.
The Event Staff and Supervisor positions are part time positions.
Please note this position does not offer Benefits, 401k, Insurance, etc.
The training process for these position requires an orientation at our office, followed by a training shift. These events occur within the same week and must be completed before you can sign up for other events.
Argus is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Job Benefits Please note that because this position is part time, it does not offer Benefits, a 401k, Insurance, etc.
The rate for team members is $16.50 per hour