Venue Access Coordinator | Part-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

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Venue Access Coordinator | Part-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Location

US-IL-Evanston

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

2 hours ago (8/13/2026 5:19 PM)

Job ID

2026-34042

Location Name

Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Category

Operations

Type

Regular Part-Time

Location : Location

US-IL-Evanston

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

60208

Location : Address

1501 Central Street

Job Post Information* : Post End Date

11/13/2026

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Venue Access Coordinators support the safe, organized, and efficient operation of the Ryan Field loading dock and service areas during event move-in, event hours, move-out, and other venue activity. This position serves as a key point of contact for vendors, contractors, deliveries, clients, and event personnel entering the venue through the loading dock. Venue Access Coordinators are responsible for managing vehicle and pedestrian access, verifying authorization, maintaining accurate entry information, directing vehicles and deliveries, protecting the facility, and maintaining clear emergency and operational pathways. This position works closely with Event Managers, Venue Operations, and Public Safety personnel to maintain operational control while providing a professional and welcoming experience for everyone entering Ryan Field. This role pays an hourly rate of $15.00. Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.

The new Ryan Field will create a world-class home for Northwestern University Athletics and a best-in-the-nation football experience for fans and players and be a year-round asset for the community.

Monitor loading dock and service-area activity during event move-in, event hours, move-out, and other assigned venue operations. Serve as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for vendors, contractors, delivery personnel, clients, and other individuals entering through the loading dock. Support the check-in and check-out process for individuals and vehicles entering the loading dock. Verify that individuals and vehicles entering the dock have the appropriate authorization, credential, dock pass, or approved access. Maintain accurate records of vendor, contractor, delivery, and vehicle activity as required. Follow event-specific loading dock plans, schedules, and instructions provided by Event Managers or Venue Operations. Coordinate arriving deliveries and vehicles with the appropriate Ryan Field team member or department when necessary. Guide vehicles to assigned loading, unloading, staging, or parking locations. Ensure only authorized vehicles park or remain in the loading dock and service areas. Help maintain an orderly flow of vehicles and pedestrians to prevent congestion and unsafe conditions. Attempt to identify vehicle operators and associate drivers with their vehicles when required. Place oil pans or other required protective materials underneath vehicles to protect facility surfaces. Monitor vehicles and loading/unloading activity for conditions that could