Omaha Hosts Job Fair for College World Series and Other Major Events

MECA seeks hundreds of part-time event staff to support the city's biggest attractions.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:39pm

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The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA) is holding an on-site job fair on Thursday at Charles Schwab Field in downtown Omaha. MECA is looking to hire hundreds of part-time event staff, including ushers, ticket takers, and security personnel, to support the College World Series and other major events in the city. The positions pay between $16 and $17.50 per hour, and no appointment is necessary for the interviews.

Why it matters

Omaha's thriving event and tourism industry relies on a large pool of part-time workers to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for attendees. This job fair is an opportunity for local residents to be a part of the city's biggest attractions and earn competitive wages.

The details

The job fair will take place in the club lounge at Charles Schwab Field, and MECA representatives will be conducting interviews on-site. While no appointment is necessary, candidates are encouraged to submit their applications in advance to speed up the process. MECA emphasizes the importance of having the right number of event staff to maintain a high-quality guest experience, as these part-time workers serve as ushers, ticket takers, and security personnel.

  • The job fair is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA)

The organization responsible for managing and operating some of Omaha's largest events and venues, including the College World Series.

Kristyna Engdahl

A spokesperson for MECA, who emphasized the importance of having the right number of part-time event staff to ensure a positive guest experience.

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What they’re saying

“It takes hundreds of part-time event staffers to make every event happen. They are our ushers. There are ticket takers. They are some of our security personnel, too. So if we don't have the right numbers to help pull that off, it impacts the guest experience.”

— Kristyna Engdahl, MECA Spokesperson

What’s next

Interested job seekers can visit the job fair at Charles Schwab Field on Thursday, April 2, 2026, and submit their applications to be considered for the part-time event staff positions.

The takeaway

Omaha's thriving event and tourism industry relies on a large pool of part-time workers to ensure the success of its biggest attractions, like the College World Series. This job fair provides an opportunity for local residents to be a part of these events and earn competitive wages.