STIPEND POSITION - AAU Junior Olympic Games Event Operations Crew
HCHSA
Houston, TX
Description
STIPEND POSITION – EVENT OPERATIONS CREW
2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games
EVENT SUMMARY
The AAU Junior Olympic Games are known as the largest youth multi-sport event in the United States. It consists of roughly 15,000 youth participants from around the country competing in 12+ sports and includes an action-packed Celebration of Athletes. In attendance are teams, coaches, family, and friends, many of whom make the trip to Houston their family’s summer vacation. This summer will mark the 59th anniversary and the 4th time Houston has hosted the Games, so the bar is set high. Help us exceed expectations and show AAU everything that the city has to offer. Your work will leave a lasting legacy in our community for many years to come.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position will support the Event Operations team in onsite event execution. The work will be done in a fast-paced, results-driven environment led by an innovative and experienced staff of event and marketing professionals. This role will serve as a stipend crew position between July 14 through August 4, with a specific focus on the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games. Multiple positions will be hired.
Please note: this role is a stipend, non-benefit provided position.
General Responsibilities
- Attend AAU Orientation prior to the event starting.
- Attend all in-person meetings and site visits as required to complete the job.
- Available to support onsite throughout the entirety of the event.
- This includes but is not limited to all load in, load out, and competition days of the event.
- Lift up to 45 pounds repeatedly, work outdoors, and stand for long periods of time.
- Maintain high motivation, focus, and standards throughout the project term.
- Individual must be able to take initiative to troubleshoot and solve problems.
- Collaborate with HCHSA and AAU staff to ensure event needs are met.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant job experience (1+ year) preferred
- Ability to communicate both orally and through written work
- Preferred currently enrolled college student. High school degree required.
- An enthusiastic team player with a competitive drive willing to work flexible hours to include evenings, holidays, and weekends when needed—physical requirements on occasion.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.