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Emergency Medical Staff
We are now ONLY accepting applications from Advanced Providers, Paramedics, or Nurses with a PhRN license.
Staff members are responsible for providing emergency medical care during events at State Farm Center. Requirements for this position are as follows: ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; current certification in BLS and CPR, current Illinois EMT/EMT-I/EMT-P licensure. (Current ACLS card needed for Advanced providers). Current employment with an EMS system or Emergency Department is preferred. State Farm Center employees must be at least 18 year of age and cannot be enrolled in High School and cannot be full-time employees of the University of Illinois. Starting pay rates range from $15 to $18 per hour depending on level of license.
If interested, please complete the application linked below and return to Brian Peddycoart, 1800 South First Street, State Farm Center, Champaign, IL 61822, or email to sfcems@gmail.com.
Production Stagehand
Stagehands assist touring production crews with load-in, set-up, operation, and load-out of show equipment and production elements. This part-time position has a flexible, events-based schedule, with hours that include nights and weekends. Prior experience with lighting and audio equipment, scenery and wardwrobe setup, or in other elements of concert and theatrical events is preferred but not required to be considered. Assignments may include long hours that include standing, lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 50 lbs.
Candidates MUST be at least 18 years of age, cannot be enrolled in high school, and cannot be a full-time employee nor a student at the University of Illinois.
Pay rate starts at $22.12/hr. Please note this position will have fewer potential hours than the jobs listed above.
If interested, please complete the application linked below and return to Nicole Bromley at nbromley@illinois.edu.
Student Stagehand
Student stagehands are limited to assisting touring production crews ONLY with load-in and load-out of show equipment. This part-time position has a flexible, events-based schedule, with hours that include nights and weekends. Assignments may include long hours that include standing, lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 50 lbs.
Candidates MUST be at least 18 years of age AND be an enrolled student at the University of Illinois.
Pay rate starts at $15.50/hr. Please note this position will have fewer potential hours than the jobs listed above.
If interested, please complete the application linked below and return to Nicole Bromley at nbromley@illinois.edu.
Event Staff
HIRING FOR EVENT STAFF POSITIONS HAS CONCLUDED FOR THE 2024-25 SEASON!
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 year of age and cannot be enrolled in High School and cannot be full-time employees of the University of Illinois. Starting pay rate for this position is $14 per hour.
Security Staff
HIRING FOR EVENT STAFF POSITIONS HAS CONCLUDED FOR THE 2024-25 SEASON!
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. Starting pay rate for this position is $15.50 per hour.
Parking Staff
HIRING FOR PARKING STAFF POSITIONS HAS CONCLUDED FOR THE 2024-25 SEASON!
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 year of age and cannot be enrolled in High School and cannot be full-time employees of the University of Illinois. Starting pay rate for this position is $16 per hour.