
Special Events Crew
Part-timeSan Diego, CAPart-time$21.14/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Special Events Crew supports the execution of non-baseball events at Petco Park and private events at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and EVE. Crew members help set up, run, and break down events, communicate with contracted vendors, and welcome guests in keeping with the Padres’ service values. This is a year-round, part-time position with a minimum of 10 shifts per month.
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TITLE: Special Events Crew DEPARTMENT: Special Events and Finest Collective REPORTS TO: Director, Special Event Operations STATUS: Part-Time; Non-Exempt San Diego Padres Commitment: The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin. If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way. San Diego Padres Petco Park Promise: Our service values drive our behaviors to create the best experience for all of our guests who visit Petco Park. As a team member at Petco Park, we genuinely and passionately care about our guests, our ballpark and each other. We make meaningful and memorable connections that set us apart from other venues and experiences. Each position on our team actively lives out this nonnegotiable commitment every day to CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED. Your role as a Special Events Crew: You will be an essential part of the Special Events team, responsible for the execution of all non-baseball events at Petco Park, and all private events at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and EVE. Your attention to detail and commitment to creating safe and memorable experiences will make a significant impact on the success of these events. All the responsibilities we will trust you with: * Exemplifying our Petco Park Promise: CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED by proactively welcoming all guests to the ballpark and consistently striving to exceed all guests’ expectations * Participating in the set-up, execution and breakdown of various events at Petco Park including but not limited to corporate events, concerts, internal events, and community events * Participating in the set-up, execution and breakdown of various events at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and EVE; sister venues managed by the Padres Special Events team * Communication with contracted vendors as necessary, during event set-up and breakdown Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most: * Being consistent, punctual, and having reliable attendance * Willingness to learn and embrace the fast-paced event environment * Maintaining a neat, professional appearance as outlined by the San Diego Padres organization * Willingness to obtain certification in specialized roles (ex. Forklift operator) * Being bi-lingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not necessary You will be required to meet the following: * Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment * Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record (subject to review) * Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the event venues for prolonged periods of time during events; able to lift and transport up to 35 pounds * Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed * Minimum of (10) shifts per month * This is a year-round position with specific requirements for full-venue events. You will be required to make yourself available for at least an 8-hour shift on dates designated as “All Hands-on Deck.” “All Hands-on Deck” dates are events requiring full staffing due to full venue concerts and events * As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check Salary and Additional Compensation: Per the California pay transparency law, the pay rate for this position is $21.14 per hour. Part- time non-union employees are subject to the San Diego Hospitality Minimum Wage Ordinance and rates will increase accordingly. In addition to your hourly rate, the Padres offer PTO, employee discounts, appreciation, and recognition opportunities.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,183 open Guest Services jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$21.14/hr
- California median$21–22/hr100 hourly ranges
- US median$19–21/hr668 hourly ranges
This rate, $21.14/hr, is close to the California median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Guest Services hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 138 open Guest Services jobs in California and 1,183 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
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- Experience
- Guest Services postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (313 postings).
- Education
- 5 of the 1,183 open Guest Services jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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