Brand: Rip City Management
Category: Event Operations
Department: Parking
Job Type: Part-Time Event
Date Posted: Jun 28, 2025
Description
Become a part of the team behind the team.
As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court.
We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!
We’re bringing our parking operations in-house for the first time — and that means we’re building a brand-new team from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting transition and help shape how parking runs at our venue. Whether you're leading a crew, welcoming guests, or keeping things moving outside, you’ll play a key role in creating a smooth, safe, and positive experience for everyone who visits.
As our Event Parking Flagger, you will help create a safe and welcoming experience by directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic across campus, parking lots, and garages. You will play a critical role in ensuring smooth traffic flow and guest safety during events.
IMPORTANT DATES: Interviews for this position will be expected to take place the week of July 28, 2025. If you are selected to move on to the interview stage, further details will be provided via email.
DAY-TO-DAY:
- Assist in setup of equipment in their area
- Report to lead and safely communicate vehicle traffic and pedestrian crossings
- Assist guests and staff with directions to garages and parking locations in a friendly and professional manner
- Safely and efficiently direct traffic and pedestrians
- Manage lot capacity and report to supervisors throughout the event
- Handle load-in and load-out for events and loading dock flagging
WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:
- Are at least 18 years of age or older
- Have the ability to work a flexible, event-based schedule, including nights, weekends, and sometimes holidays
- Are able to understand and communicate conversational English; including following verbal and written direction
- Demonstrate effective and professional interpersonal and communication skills
- Can be on your feet and moving around the venue and Rose Quarter campus for several hours at a time
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a team with people of different backgrounds and abilities
WE’D BE THRILLED IF YOU ALSO HAVE:
- At least one year of customer service experience
- At least one year of similar work experience
Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.
The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
PERKS:
We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. The perks we offer for our part-time teammates include:
- Target Salary: $19.50 per hour
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Work-schedule
- Wellness Perk – Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Parking in Aegean + Discounted Mass Transit Passes (50% off)
- Discounted tickets for select concerts/shows
- Ongoing Learning & Development