CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The State Farm Center is now hiring for the 2021 – 2022 season. Open positions include event, parking, security, and emergency medical staff. Apart from emergency medical staff, experience is preferred, but not required. To apply, visit statefarmcenter.com/jobs.
Upcoming events for the State Farm Center's fall and winter seasons include Christian rock band MercyMe on Saturday, November 6, and Men's and Women's Basketball seasons.
Event Staff
The event staff team is responsible for a wide variety of roles to enhance the guest experience, including greeting guests, scanning tickets, directing guests to seating areas and facility amenities, serving as ushers inside of the arena, and staffing the Illinois Premium Seating club spaces and seating areas within State Farm Center. State Farm Center employees must be at least 18 years of age and cannot be enrolled in high school and cannot be full-time employees of the University of Illinois.
Parking Staff
Parking staff members are responsible for collecting parking fees and monitoring parking lots, while at the same time providing exceptional customer service, at State Farm Center events. Applicants with cash handling experience are preferred. State Farm Center employees must be at least 18 years of age and cannot be enrolled in high school and cannot be full-time employees of the University of Illinois.
Security Staff
Security staff members are responsible for monitoring crowds and secured areas, while at the same time providing exceptional customer service, in order to provide a safe environment for our guests. Applicants with security experience are preferred. State Farm Center employees must be at least 18 years of age and cannot be enrolled in high school and cannot be full-time employees of the University of Illinois.
Emergency Medical Staff
Staff members are responsible for providing emergency medical care during events at State Farm Center. Requirements for this position are as follows: 2 years of experience in Prehospital EMS and/or Emergency Department; ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; currently employed in an EMS system or Emergency Department, current certification in BLS and CPR, current EMT/EMT-I/EMT-P licensure (Current ACLS card needed for Advanced providers). State Farm Center employees must be at least 18 years of age and cannot be enrolled in high school and cannot be full-time employees of the University of Illinois.
More About State Farm Center
State Farm Center is a multipurpose venue on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. As the third largest arena in the state, it serves as the home court to the Fighting Illini Men's and Women's Basketball teams and is dedicated to hosting a wide variety of other performers and events. The building opened its doors on March 2, 1963 and continues to attract attention for its unique design and construction. Throughout the years, the biggest names in show business, including Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, U2, Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, among countless others, have graced the State Farm Center stage. The arena can be set up in various configurations, allowing for capacities ranging from 3,600 to 15,600.
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