Rip City Careers

Become a part of the team behind the team.  

As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We bring people together to create extraordinary moments and lasting memories through the power of sports and entertainment. We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!

As our Conversions Event Supervisor, you will be responsible for planning, supervising and coordinating all activities and operations of the Conversions department including ice makes. You and your team will support the setup and take down of internal and external events held at the Rose Quarter.

DAY-TO-DAY: 

• Oversees conversion timelines, goals, quality-assurance and safety training of crews
• Assisting with recruitment, scheduling, payroll, and supervision of all personnel disciplinary actions.
• Confirms event information from Event Management and Production teams and directs department accordingly.
• Helping maintain proper storage of Conversion tools and supplies as needed.
• Works closely with Facility operations department to maintain equipment and ensure its in excellent working condition.
• Working with department managers to procure any necessary equipment for the Conversions department
• Locating and correcting any problems that could place the building in violation of fire and/or safety codes
• Assist in developing training plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Supporting in the development of departmental policies and procedures and implementation to ensure that the highest possible standard of operations is met and sustained
• Coordinating with other departments and contractors as needed on event and non-event days.
• Proactively seeks out improvement projects and processes to streamline conversions.
• Work closely with the Conversion overnight shift to ensure seamless interactions between crews.
• Operate forklift and scissor lift as needed.
• Overseeing and participating in ice installations to ensure accuracy, including the supervision and training of the ice making crews; and maintenance of ice making supplies and equipment.

WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:

• Must be a strong leader through busy and slow times of the year.
• Organized in multitasking of dealing with multiple size and type of events.
• Experience in Microsoft office software.
• Strong organization skills
• Calm and professional demeanor in an often-stressful environment
• Ability to understand and overcome adversities that may arise during and outside of events

Offers of employment are conditional upon the results of a background investigation. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.  

 The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus.  We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.   

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

PERKS: 

We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. Our benefits package for full-time teammates includes:

• Compensation: $27.50 hourly
• Competitive Healthcare Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Maternal & Parental Leave
• Flexible Time Off (3 weeks + 11 holidays)
• Wellness Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking + Discounted Mass Transit Passes
• Discounted & Complimentary Tickets
• Ongoing Learning & Development