About Us

At Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best Arts and Entertainment to our audiences in Northwest Arkansas, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

Our organizations’ dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected in our values: Relevance; Inclusivity; Sustainability; Excellence. Diversity is a commitment at Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP. We are fully focused on equity and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us unique.

Walton Arts Center Inc. operates two campuses: a 1,200-seat proscenium theatre and 269-seat black box in Fayetteville and an 11,000-capacity outdoor Amphitheatre known as the Walmart AMP in Rogers, AR. Walton Arts Center has been Arkansas’ premier performing arts center for over 30 years and Walmart AMP has consistently been one of Billboard's top-rated amphitheaters producing 30 plus concerts per season.

Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, NWA (as the locals refer to it) includes Benton, Washington, and Madison counties, with five hub cities: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale and Siloam Springs. The economic opportunity is unparalleled, but so is the lifestyle — see: 400-plus miles of mountain biking trails and paved pathways, a thriving arts community complete with world-class performing arts center and museums, a legitimate beer and food scene, and live music to enjoy. Best of all, it’s a place where everyone is welcome.

Position Overview

The General Operations Laborer will assist all AMP departments in the logistical management of venue preparations for both public and private events. This position will also be utilized in assisting with small handyman projects as needed.

Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Under the direction of the Operations Team Lead, assists with the execution of setup and tear down for both public and private events.
• Follow written and verbal direction regarding setup of assets.
• Assist with asset distribution including, but not limited to, setting chairs, bike rack, stanchions, lawn chairs, tables, metal detectors, furniture, security barricade, tents, tent lights and signage throughout the venue.
• Assist with the unloading of shipments when directed.
• Perform general organization and inventory of assets as directed.
• Perform general clean-up as directed.
• Provide information to Operations Team Lead for event recap reports.
• Attend staff meetings as required for training or planning purposes.
• Act as an ambassador of the Walmart AMP when interacting with patrons, clients, visiting artists, and sponsors.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures, including safety standards.
• Any and all other tasks assigned by management for which the employee is qualified and physically able to perform with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Maintain professional working relationships with teammates, fellow staff members from other departments, vendors, patrons, and tenants of leased spaces.

Minimum Qualifications

The work environment as well as the intellectual, social, and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Training, Traits

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Certification in forklifts, scissor lift and boom lift is required.
• Certified or willing to certify in First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Confidently operate a variety of hand tools.
• Excellent attendance and the ability to work a variable event-driven schedule. The majority of shifts will be between the hours of 8am and 4pm weekdays and/or weekends; however, should a need arise, evening hours may be required between 4pm -11:30pm.
• Comfortable with consistently adhering to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality.
• Able to work in large, crowded environments, with loud music, noises, pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of shows and events.
• Ability to follow, and sometimes, make decisions in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently, when instructed, as well as with others to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the federal, state and local standards.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ related job experience such as warehouse or handyman work

Physical

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly (on telephone)
• Must have a working cell phone and be willing to install basic applications and be willing to use it for work purposes
• Must be able to endure sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time on various surfaces such as concrete, grass, and inclined surfaces.
• Must be able to endure outdoor elements including cold, heat, wind, and/or precipitation
• Must be able to work in large, crowded environments, with flashing lights, loud music and noises, pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of shows and events
• Must be able to work at heights