UNITED CENTER
The United Center, the premiere sports and entertainment facility and home of the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Bulls, is currently hiring for the following position:
Assistant Controller
The United Center seeks a well-organized and motivated individual for the position of Assistant Controller for the United Center Finance department.
We are seeking an individual with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, including 5 to 10 years of professional experience to oversee the daily operations of the Accounting department.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing operational data - ensuring data integrity and accuracy, monitoring accounting functions (i.e., payroll, tax reporting and returns), and the coordination and preparation of the budget and financial forecasts. Candidate will research technical accounting issues for compliance and efficiencies and will also maintain the various computer software. Additionally, candidate will assist the Sr. Director – Accounting & Finance in the preparation of yearly budget, annual GAAP audit, producing accurate and timely financial statements, generating various financial reports, along with preparing and performing settlements of all events in the United Center.
Successful candidate will also oversee two staff personnel, the Staff Accountant and Accounting Clerk.
Ideal candidate should display strong interpersonal, communication, project management and administrative skills. Experience with creating financial statements, general ledger functions, and month-end/year-end close process a must. CMA and/or CPA preferred.
Candidate will be required to work some weekends or holidays depending on events.
Director of Box Office Operations
The Director of Box Office Operations is primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the United Center Box Office, assisting with the management of Box Office employees and acting as a liaison with Union Local 750 (Ticket Sellers).
This position is responsible for the setup, maintenance and management of all ticketed events at the arena, the implementation of ticket sale procedures that is consistent with our guest service standards, the development of training programs to support organizational goals, as well as a customer service program to continue to enhance the service experience for our guests and internal customers.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for establishing relationships with local and national promoters to ensure seamless execution of events. This includes, but is not limited to, on-sale preparations and processes, inventory management, event implementation and audits as required for settlement.
We are seeking an energetic, professional candidate that possesses excellent communication skills when interacting regularly with clients. Candidate should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience managing a box office, including all aspects of event creation and management, budget and personnel management, as well as expertise in all Ticketmaster systems, including TM Host, TM Archtics, TM Fanuser, TM One and the EMT event management software.
Candidate must have a flexible schedule and available to work event nights, including weekends and holidays.
Retail Buyer
Responsibilities include but are not limited to sourcing and procuring team merchandise for the United Center retail locations, Madhouse Team Store, and Blackhawks Store. Candidate will be responsible for the planning and the analysis of appropriate inventory; providing weekly, monthly, and annual performance metrics, and setting distribution plan by style for targeted categories.
Additionally, candidate will partner with the Sr. Retail Buyer to execute OTB targets and assortment strategy, will manage inventory from concept to store, and will provide weekly suggestions for markdowns and seasonal promotions while maximizing growth and minimizing risk. Candidate should have a strong familiarity with retail, commercial awareness, and the ability to recognize future trends.
Bachelor’s degree in Retail Management, Marketing, Business Administration or related field preferred. A minimum of three-years of Retail Buying or Assistant Buying experience necessary. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Excel, strong negotiation, and strong analytical skills are needed to be successful in this position. Previous apparel retail sales, retail store management, and/or merchandising experience required. Flexible schedule, including evenings and occasional weekends a must. We offer competitive salary and benefits.
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To apply for these positions or to be considered for future job opportunities, submit your resume online, or mail a resume to:
United Center
1901 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Attn: Human Resources
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LEVY
Levy is the Food, Beverage & Retail provider for the United Center. The Levy family culture has nurtured our incredible growth from a single delicatessen in Chicago, to an industry-leading, food organization over 30 years later. Today, we create great dining experiences at restaurants throughout the country and many of the highest profile sporting and entertainment venues in the world. We're proud that thousands of guests have savored our food at some of the most celebrated gatherings in our nation: the Super Bowl, NBA and NHL All-Star Games and the Grammy Awards.
Levy is currently hiring for the following positions:
Premium Clubs & Restaurants
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Host/Hostess
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Server
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Server Assistant
Concessions
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Standworker
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Runner
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Bartender
Culinary
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Cook I
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Cook II
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Cook III
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Dishwasher
Retail
For more information, please visit our careers website at http://www.levyrestaurants.com/careers.
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AT YOUR SERVICE, LLC
Are you friendly and dependable? Do you enjoy entertainment? At Your Service is now hiring. Many positions offer year-round employment at the United Center and Guaranteed Rate Field. All positions require evening, weekend and holiday availability.
Motivated guest service personnel needed in the following positions:
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Guest Service Representative - Greeter, Ticket scanner, Usher
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Event Security Representative - Active or retired law enforcement certification required
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Security Crowd Managers - Criminal justice studies preferred
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Guest Relations Representatives - Dedicated guest service booth representatives, complaint resolution
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Suite Representatives - Premium Seating access control
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Building Security - Round the clock, facility security
Apply online today by visiting the At Your Service website.
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