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Join us at our Job Fair!
- Monday, 11/21/22
- 12:00pm to 6:00pm
- 281 Bear Cub, Lake Placid, NY
No appointment Needed! On-the-spot Interviews!
The Adirondack North Country Sports Council is the organizing committee for the upcoming FISU World University Winter Games in beautiful Lake Placid during January 2023! We also organize various multi-sport events in the local area. It is an exciting time to join our TEAM!
Position Engagement Period: ASAP to 2/3/23
Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Overall responsibility for the planning, implementation and delivery of venue logistics operations at a specific competition or non-competition venue.
- Supervision of staff, coordinating work assignments, setting project goals
- Evaluation of employee performance
- Establishing and providing training requirements.
- This is an evolving position and duties may change as needs develop
Required Skills & Experience:
This role requires planning, communication leadership and logistics skills which support a high level of execution in a dynamic and expeditious operation, as described in the duties listed below:
- Act as the primary contact for all logistics operations at your assigned venue.
- In conjunction with the venue operations and overlay functions, design logistics compounds and venue storage facilities incorporating efficient material movement pathways into and within your respective venue. Where feasible, participate in test events to validate and refine assumptions and processes.
- Act as logistics representative to the venue planning teams, ensuring smooth and seamless back-of-house operations at your assigned venue.
- Develop and implement venue specific logistics operating plans, incorporating and adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
- Manage daily logistics operations at your venue with reporting responsibilities to the Manager, Venue Logistics as well as dual accountability to both logistics and your venue team.
- Schedule, motivate and lead your logistics venue team. Create a team environment while ensuring delivery of optimal service levels, in an effective and cost-efficient manner.
- Coordinate with suppliers, material planning, logistics operations and other LP23 Functions to develop an integrated supply chain, ensuring effective back of house operations within your assigned venue.
- Develop and manage delivery schedules for load-in, re-supply, transition, and load-out of your venue while identifying cost effective measures of utilizing staff and equipment.
- Process and manage the allocation of Logistics resources (e.g. FF&E, MHE, labor, utility vehicles) at the venue level to ensure a high level of service delivery to other venue bases functional areas.
- Manage logistics asset management documentation and reports related to your venue.
- Adhere to all measures designed to fulfill LP23’s sustainability commitments and goals of minimizing waste and maximizing revenue through the effective post-games disposition of assets, incorporating a demonstrated appreciation of environmental impact.
- Incorporate workplace safety protocols into your standard venue logistics operations, including training and monitoring to ensure best practice standards.
- Other duties may be assigned as planning occurs.
Preferred Experience:
Prefer a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a leadership role in logistics or event operations, preferably in a venue-based role in major sporting events.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management, scheduling, staff management and operations.
- Experience in effectively leading a small workforce of paid and volunteer staff members.
- Understanding and experience with working in an environment where security and accreditation level requirements are exceptionally high.
- Organizational, time-management, computer and administrative skills are mandatory.
- Knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of safety regulations as they pertain to event management and handling of hazardous materials.
- Understanding of LP23’s sustainability principles of environmental performance and social inclusion.
- Proven ability to solve problems and make critical decisions independently without supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, written and communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
- Ability to work closely and cooperatively with internal and external associates.
- Attention to detail and a strong customer service focus are essential.
Education:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time in an office setting.
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs, climb stairs, walk on uneven terrain, work outside for extended periods of time in all kinds of weather in preparation for the Games and during the Games.
- Able to use a computer, email, phone and office equipment for the entirety of the shift
- Able to sit, stand walk, drive, push, pull and carry for a majority of each shift.
- Able to communicate effectively with direct reports, stakeholders and leadership.
Adirondack Sports Council is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by laws or regulations in New York State and the U.S.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: Up to $4,800.00 per month
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Potsdam, NY 13676: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
