Venue Operations Associate chez City of Peoria

Position Title: Venue Operations Associate

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This position is designed to be a comprehensive apprenticeship within the Venue Operations division of City of Peoria focusing on the Peoria Sports Complex and Rio Vista Recreation Center. This role will have the opportunity to experience the business of sports including marketing, operations, facility management and ticket sales as well as understanding recreation management and its various programs.  The overarching design of this position is to allow a person to educate themselves in a wide variety of areas within the professional sports, recreation, and governmental atmosphere.  It is the intent that immersion into multiple competencies will help this person better define their own career path while providing experiential skills necessary to obtain future employment opportunities.

This is a fixed term, non-benefited position with a projected completion date of mid-April 2026.  This position will provide consistent hours, which vary between 20-30 hours per week starting early Fall, or as work demands dictate. From Mid-January to early-April, a consistent 40-hour work week should be anticipated to focus on the execution of the Spring Training 2026 season and game day operations.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Recently completed their undergraduate degree or someone who is actively pursuing a master’s degree part-time.  Ideally, the person is studying sports management, marketing, or recreation with the desire to pursue a career in professional sports, recreation or government. 
• Strong communications attributes, including professional writing, speaking, and presentation skills.
• Regular work availability from October through April, including nights and weekends.
• Previous in event operations, ticketing, marketing, or recreation experience preferred.
• Previous experience in supervising part-time staff or volunteers a plus.
• Knowledge of graphic design software (i.e. photoshop) a plus.
• Local residence in Peoria/Arizona or the ability to secure housing in the area if selected for the position. 

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone. 

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at [email protected] or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.