Part-Time Conversion Crew

Organization Overview:

The Florida Panthers are in their 33rd season in 2026-27 as one of the National Hockey League's premier franchises. As back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions in 2024 and 2025, the Panthers have won 11 of their past 12 postseason series and captured four Eastern Conference Championships. The organization is led by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito, entering his seventh season, and President of Business Operations Michael White, beginning his first full season.

Anchored by a championship culture on the ice, the Panthers are equally committed to building a world-class sports and entertainment platform off of it. The organization focuses on delivering an elite guest experience across all venues, deepening the connection between the team and the South Florida community and continuing to grow the sport for the next generation. The Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise which is home of Panthers home games, concerts and events, Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, the state-of-the-art Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale and renovated War Memorial Auditorium which hosts concerts and events year-round. 

The Panthers are owned by Vincent J. Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army. That foundation of selfless service shapes the organization's identity at every level. The Panthers' pillar program, "Heroes Among Us," honors a U.S. military veteran at every home game, and the Florida Panthers Foundation directs its efforts across four core pillars: veterans' affairs, children's health and education, raising awareness for the endangered Florida Panther and growing youth hockey throughout the region. The organization remains deeply committed to empowering and strengthening the diverse communities of South Florida and the tri-county area.

Job Title: Part-Time Conversion Crew

Department: Changeover Crew

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Part-Time

Location: FTL War Memorial

Organization Overview: 

The Florida Panthers are a community focused organization led by an authentic management team that served our country and now serves the South Florida community. The organization is on the rise and is experiencing success both on and off the ice. Led by General Manager Bill Zito, the Panthers are coming off their best season in franchise history. Off the ice, the business is experiencing growth across all key metrics and our revenue is at an all-time high.  The organization is expanding outside of Amerant Bank Arena via the renovation of the FTL War Memorial in downtown Fort Lauderdale.  This state-of-the-art ice facility will feature two regulation-size rinks, new team practice rink with stadium seating, and a 4,000-capacity music theatre for live entertainment.  The future is bright, and we are very proud of what we are building in South Florida.

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing work as needed to Set-up, maintain, convert and prepare for events at FTL War Memorial.

Essential Functions:

• Conversion (back and forth) from professional Hockey Arena to large scale Concert/ Event venue.
• Set-up seating arrangements and supporting furniture for concerts, hockey games, dinners, parties, and banquets.
• Set-up signage, banners, and other conversion responsibilities from one event or game to another.
• Installation, repair, and removal of venue parts and seating.
• Respond to requests from management, vendors, guests, event, and team representatives to move furniture, boxes, and equipment.
• Satisfy requests from vendors, guests, team, and event representatives to relocate materials and equipment on event day and during events.
• Set-up and breakdown barricades, tables, chairs, risers, and stages around the venue.
• Distribute Panthers “giveaways” to each arena entrance.
• Build and disassemble “risers” and stages for concerts and other events.
• Store, retrieve, and re-arrange various items in our storage areas for all departments.
• General outdoor labor included.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• The ability to understand instructions from supervisor(s) and arena management.
• Work weekends, nights, overnights, holidays
• Ability to climb, crawl, kneel, squat, bend and extend arms or legs fully.
• Ability to operate forklift and warehouse equipment (Not required but preferred)

Work Environment:

This position works in an arena where the noise level is generally high, crowd traffic is heavy, temperatures are variable - often cold; lights are bright or dark with occasional exposure to flashing lights and pyrotechnics.

Physical Demands:

Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.

Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing - Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting - Raising objects up to 65 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Repetitive motion - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

 Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a non-exempt, part-time position. Must be able to work traditional hours in addition to nights, weekends and occasional holidays.

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At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers IceDen, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.

We welcome all to apply and join our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.