Event Staff Jobs in Arlington, TX
Event staff jobs in Arlington follow the calendar of the Entertainment District, where AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field and Six Flags Over Texas sit within a few miles of each other along I-30. Posted rates run from about $9.50 to $16 an hour. Current openings are below, followed by who is hiring.
Current event staff Openings in Arlington, TX
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Event Staff Work in Arlington
Few cities pack this much event work into one district. AT&T Stadium hosts Cowboys home games, concerts and third-party shows, Globe Life Field runs a full Rangers home schedule plus conventions and stadium tours, and Six Flags Over Texas at I-30 and SH 360 adds a long seasonal calendar. AT&T Stadium also hosted nine FIFA World Cup matches in June and July 2026, and the city is now pursuing the 2031 Women's World Cup.
Most event work here is part-time and booked around the schedule: set-up and tear-down crews at Globe Life Field, parking and toll attendants on the lots off Nolan Ryan Expressway and Collins Street, game-day concession and beverage teams at AT&T Stadium, and gate and admissions staff at Six Flags. Because the venues sit so close together, many workers hold shifts at two or three of them at once.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Event Staff
These Arlington employers have posted event staff roles on their own job boards this year:
- Texas Rangers - the club posts part-time event conversion staff who set up and tear down concerts, conventions and tours at Globe Life Field, plus parking attendants and event security.
- Legends Global - the hospitality operator at AT&T Stadium is hiring game-day supervisors, game-day managers and concession cart attendants for stadium events.
- Dallas Cowboys - the team hires part-time game-day 50/50 raffle sellers at AT&T Stadium and runs a ticket operations team for concerts and other events.
- Six Flags Over Texas - the theme park hires part-time admissions and parking team members who greet guests and run the toll plaza.
- BEST Crowd Management - the GardaWorld crowd management company staffs event security officers at AT&T Stadium from its office on North Cooper Street.
Event Staff Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $9.50 to $12 an hour, the rates posted for Six Flags admissions and Rangers event security.
- Experienced: about $16 an hour, the rate posted for AT&T Stadium event security and game-day raffle sellers.
- Supervisor: Legends Global and the Rangers post game-day supervisor and manager roles without a published rate, so ask at interview.
These are estimates taken from rates posted on employers' own job pages in 2026. Pay moves with the venue, the role and the shift: alcohol-service and supervisor roles require you to be older and usually pay more, stadium security pays more than theme park gate work, and sellers on commission or incentives can earn above the base. Hours rise and fall with the event calendar.
How to Become Event Staff in Arlington
Most roles need no degree, and employers train you on the venue. Stadium postings from Legends Global, the Rangers and the Cowboys set a minimum age of 18, and some supervisor roles require 21. Texas does not require TABC seller-server certification by law, but most employers serving alcohol require it, and you must be 18 to handle alcohol on-premise. Food workers need a food handler course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services within 30 days of starting. Security roles with a guard company are licensed through the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program. If you want a credential, TCC Southeast Campus in Arlington offers the Hospitality Management AAS with a Meeting/Event Planning/Convention and Group Management option and a matching certificate.
What the Job Involves
Event staff set up and break down seating, staging and equipment, scan tickets, check bags, direct parking and foot traffic, stock and run concession points, answer guest questions and help clear the venue safely after the event. Shifts often start hours before gates open and run until the last guest leaves, and the work is on your feet, indoors and out.
Skills Employers Look For
- Friendly, professional guest service
- Reliability for scheduled event dates
- Ability to stand, walk and lift for long shifts
- Calm communication in crowds
- TABC or food handler certification for some roles
- Availability for nights, weekends and holidays
Career Path and Advancement
In Arlington the ladder usually starts with part-time gate, parking or conversion work at one venue, then moves to crew lead, game-day supervisor and game-day manager, roles Legends Global and the Rangers both post. From there experienced staff move into full-time event operations, ticket operations at AT&T Stadium or guest services management, and many keep shifts at several Entertainment District venues along the way.
Related Careers in Arlington
If event work interests you, these related Arlington roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need experience to work event staff in Arlington?
No. Most event staff roles are entry level and the venue trains you. Reliability, a friendly manner and the ability to stand for long shifts matter more than a resume.
How much do event staff make in Arlington?
Posted rates in 2026 run from about $9.50 an hour for Six Flags admissions to $12 for Rangers event security and $16 for AT&T Stadium event security and game-day sellers. Supervisor rates are usually not published.
How old do you have to be to work events at AT&T Stadium?
Current Legends Global and Dallas Cowboys postings at AT&T Stadium require you to be at least 18, and some supervisor roles require 21. Theme park roles at Six Flags Over Texas can hire younger workers.
Is event staff work full-time in Arlington?
Mostly not. Event work is part-time and scheduled around games, concerts and park operating days, though full-time event operations and ticket operations jobs exist at the stadiums for experienced staff.
Do I need a license to work event security in Arlington?
Security officers employed by a guard company need a license through the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program. General event crew, parking and admissions roles need no state license.
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