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Physical Demands: The employee will be regularly required to: Stand; Walk; Use hands and fingers to handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead); Talk and hear; Visual ability to read instructions and perform responsibilities; Stoop; Kneel; Crouch; Climb (including use of a 6' ladder); Balance; Lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds); Push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product; Prepare foods using raw products (e.g., meats, poultry), using cooking utensils such as knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves; Be in contact with cleaning supplies. Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group - a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.

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Job Description Overview The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented. Serves, demonstrates, intercepts consumers and sells products in a professional manner. Responsible for the Event execution equipment in the stores. Maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job. Pay rate: 15.50 hourly Responsibilities • Management and maintenance of the equipment and supplies usedfor events to ensure they are clean and secured in the agreed upon area of the backroom. • When Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about the upcoming events and the execution of past events in their store. • When Supervisor is absent, be the point person for all events being conducted in the store. Assists other Event Specialists with event kits, materials and tools as needed. • Assist Supervisor by always providing leadership and knowledge to the team. • Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented. • Has desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner. • Able to assist/perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demo program. • Can effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product. • Ability to prepare and serve food samples including raw meats, produce and eggs complying with food safety guidelines. • Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives. • Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning chemicals. • Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job. • Properly sets up and prepares Event Table for execution. • Completes all work assigned. • Assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections. • Builds and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives. • Completes expense reports as per Company Policy. • Prepares and submits all on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution. • Takes digital photos of Perfect Table Setup to document success stories for clients. This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client. This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Individuals will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Responsibilities With Regard to Workers' Compensation Claims: You are responsible for reporting all employment related injury you incur to your direct supervisor as soon as possible following an incident resulting in an injury. Qualifications Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills: Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Food Safety Professional Certification, Local Food handlers permit if required. Physical Demands: The employee will be regularly required to: Stand; Walk; Use hands and fingers to handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead); Talk and hear; Visual ability to read instructions and perform responsibilities; Stoop; Kneel; Crouch; Climb (including use of a 6' ladder); Balance; Lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds); Push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product; Prepare foods using raw products (e.g., meats, poultry), using cooking utensils such as knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves; Be in contact with cleaning supplies. Supervisory Responsibilities: Will be point of contact when Supervisor is absent. Working Conditions: Retail store environment with limited travel. Physical Appearance: Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order. The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. Specific Retailer Dress code requirements are included in the training documents. Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. About Us Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group - a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel. With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we have a range of talents and experience that redefine what it means to be a marketing agency. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and take their careers to the next level. Join Product Connections and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt-let's build something great together. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. #DiscoverYourPath

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Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Coffee Making

Communication Skills

Computer Workstations

Cook Dishes

Corporate Policies

Customer Conversion

English Language

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Event Management

Expense Reports

Food Safety

Leadership

Lift/Move 25 Pounds

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

Marketing

Microwaves

Product Demonstration

Raw Food

Retail

Retail Management

Safety Compliance

Safety/Work Safety

Sales

Waitressing

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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Oak View Group:
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary:
The Event Staff is the primary contact with the guests at the facility. Required to have knowledge of the building and its services also to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the building patrons.<a href="http://www.spectraexperiences.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" style="color:#000000" target="_blank"></a> This role pays an hourly rate of $10.00-$12.00 Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching  EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue:
Located on Indiana University of Pennsylvania's campus, the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex is a state-of-the-art venue offering a variety of meeting, banquet, consumer show and entertainment options. While owned by Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), IUP selected Oak View Group to manage the daily operations of the Kovalchick Complex. Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions.

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Event Staff will work one of the following positions: Ticket Taker, Usher, Security, and Parking</li><li>Enthusiastically greet and direct guests while performing assigned tasks (i.e. ticket scanning, directing guests to their seats, providing directions)</li><li>Provide KCAC guests with accurate event and venue information.</li><li>Identify and respond to emergencies according to emergency protocols. Involve event Supervisor or Manager as needed</li><li>Proactively approach guests that may have an issue and/or complaint</li><li>Creatively resolve issues/complaints and involve event Supervisor or Manager as needed</li><li>Other duties as assigned by management </li><li>Must be able to work outside in any weather conditions (Parking & Security)</li><li>Work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays</li></ul>

Qualifications:
<ul><li>Experience in prior customer service preferred</li><li>Demonstrated strong customer service skills</li><li>Must have a friendly disposition and a smile</li><li>Must be able to stay calm in stressful, fast-paced situations </li><li>Experience dealing effectively with conflict</li><li>Ability to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to darkened corridors, around crowds, loud noise, flashing lights, and haze effects</li><li>Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.</li></ul>

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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