Event Technician I (Ops) All Locations

General Information

Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau – Event Tech I (OPS)
1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, FL 34221
Hours: Monday – Friday, Hours vary to support events (details below)
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government’s top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value Accountability, Civility, and Ethics in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (BACVB) promotes Manatee County nationally and internationally as a destination for business and leisure travel. The BACVB manages three facilities in Manatee County that can roll out the red carpet to host sporting events, meetings, wedding, group tours and other specialty events.
Event Technician I (OPS)
You will work part time supporting a variety of events located at the Bradenton Area Convention Center (Palmetto FL), the Powel Crosley Estate (Sarasota, FL), or the Premier Sports Campus (Lakewood Ranch, FL). You will help set up and prepare for events. You would be scheduled to work hours based upon your availability and the
What Manatee County Government Offers in This Position

• Ability to work in a position to support events.
• General flexibility to accommodate your desired schedule.
• Part time work and schedule

• Set up and tear down of tables/chairs, provide maintenance/cleaning of facility as needed, perform outside maintenance/cleanup/landscaping as needed, and/or ensure outside environment/fields are ready for variety of sports events.
• Work between 10-25 hours per week depending on your desired schedule and management needs to support events.
• Work at either Bradenton Area Convention Center (Palmetto), Powel Crosley Estate (Sarasota) and/or Premier Sports Campus (Lakewood Ranch). You can express location preference, or work at any/all three facilities.

• Looking for Part Time Work
• You might be someone is only looking for part time work, or a student who is at least 17 years old, a college student looking for part time work around your school schedule, or someone who is looking to make extra income with a part time job.
• Someone eager to serve in our community, enjoys participating in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills

• Must be 17 years of age

• Familiarity with small power tools and equipment used in set-ups and teardowns associated with events

• ComPsych– offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
• Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.

• Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
• On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access
• Personal Training (5 Free per year)
• Pharmacy Technician
• Group Fitness Classes
• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
• Diabetes Care Program
• Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
• Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)

• Workers’ Compensation
• Training/Seminars
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Three (3) Personal Holidays
• Personal Sick Leave
• Family Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
• Professional Medical Appointment Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Military Training Leave
• FMLA

• Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
• 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
• FRS Webinars
• Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner

• Professional Leadership Programs
• Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Career Counseling
• Toastmasters
• Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
• Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of service, including GED reimbursement.
• Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
• Public Safety Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.