Music + Entertainment Operations Lead; Seasonal Part-Time

Overview

Music + Entertainment Operations Lead (Seasonal Part-Time)

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater.

Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park, COTALAND, is on over 30-acres featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and 30 rides.

Job Description:

Music + Entertainment Operations Lead reports directly to the Music + Entertainment Operations Manager with tasks necessary to prepare for the various concerts, races, and events held at the Circuit of The Americas. The position will help with assigned tasks in and around the Amphitheater, Grand Plaza, and Fan Field to prepare all zones to be show-ready. The position is Seasonal Part-Time.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the team in executing assigned tasks under the direction of the Music + Entertainment Operations Manager.
• Oversee the setup of various equipment for concerts and events to ensure the venue is ready for the public.
• Take charge of the overall maintenance and upkeep of the venue.
• Coordinate the setup and placement of floor seating for concerts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and provide direction to team members.
• Provide leadership during event day hours, including long days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to organize team assignments, set time frames, prioritize tasks, and ensure goals are met.
• Confidence when dealing with both internal and external contacts.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Foster a quality teamwork attitude within the team.
• Effective collaboration within a professional team environment.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Hold a Valid Texas Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire).
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to multitask and ensure the team follows strict timelines.
• Comfortable with extended periods of activity.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, or scissor lifts.

• Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate, however, during events, the noise level may be loud.
• Events may be in an outdoor setting with movement between temporary structures, buildings, and different terrains.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.