Profile: San Diego Convention Center

San Diego Convention Center

The San Diego Convention Center Corporation (SDCCC), winner of the San Diego SHRM Workplace Excellence Award has been recognized as one of San Diego's Great Places to Work. Acknowledged as the number one convention center in North America, SDCCC is a non-profit public benefit corporation created by the City of San Diego to manage and market the San Diego Convention Center. A nine-member board of directors comprised of business and community leaders establishes policy for the SDCCC.

The Convention Center opened in November 1989 and an expansion, which doubled the size of the original building, opened in September 2001. In 1993 management of the San Diego Civic Theatre was transferred to the SDCCC. The Civic Theatre is now managed by San Diego Theatres Inc., a non-profit subsidiary of the SDCCC.

The SDCCC's primary mission is to attract conventions and trade shows that generate economic benefits and growth for San Diego. The Convention Center has generated nearly $11 billion in economic impact since opening in 1989 and continues to generate about 8,000 jobs county-wide. In FY05, the Center hosted over 224 events that generated $1.2 billion in regional economic impact and $25.5 million in hotel room and sales tax revenues.

The SDCCC manages an annual budget of $27.8 million and employs a staff of approximately 537 people including 245 full-time and 292 part-time employees at the Convention Center.

The SDCCC, to insure exceptional customer service and quality workmanship for its clients, has labor agreements with nine local unions including:

* Service Employees International Union, Local 2028

* United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 230

* International Union of Operation Engineers, Local 501

* International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, Local 569, AFL-CIO

* California District Council of Carpenters, and its Affiliate Cabinet-Makers, Millmen and Industrial Carpenters, Local 721, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, AFL-CIO

* International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Motion Picture Machine Operators of the United States and Canada, Local 122

* Hotel Employees Restaurant Employees Union, Local 30

* Painters & Allied Trades District Council 36, Local Union 333

* Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers, Local Union 542

Other Jobs at San Diego Convention Center

There are no advertised postings at San Diego Convention Center

The Human Resources Department administers the recruitment/employment process for the San Diego Convention Center Corporation (which operates the San Diego Convention Center); and San Diego Theatres, Inc. (which operates the Civic Theatre).

If you are service minded and have the desire to provide the ultimate in guest satisfaction then we are the employers for you! Our employees' can-do spirit is the hallmark of the success of our organizations. There is something special about being on a winning team and people who work at our facilities know it! We invite you to come and see why our facilities are great places to work!

Rewards and Benefits

The San Diego Convention Center Corporation is committed to providing a compensation program that is competitive and equitable. Our program supports our business strategies and corporate values, and takes into account the overall financial goals of the company.

We are committed to continually monitor these benefits to ensure they meet the needs of our employees and their families while maintaining a competitive position in our industry. As a company that primarily provides service, we realize how important our employees are to our success. Therefore, we are committed to offering a benefit package that provides protection and well-being for employees and their family.

Eligibility

Full benefits package is available to full-time regular employees working a minimum of 40 hours per week (partial programs are available in accordance with certain collective bargaining agreements. Please consult Human Resources.). Employees become eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of service. Eligible dependents may also participate. These include:

Spouse
Unmarried children to age 19 (to age 25 if they are full-time students).
Disabled children of any age who are (or become) physically or mentally incapable of self-support while covered by our employee benefits program.
Domestic Partners (certain criteria must be met to qualify and an affidavit must be signed).

Open Enrollment

Open enrollment is held annually. Note, once enrolled employees may not change elections during the plan yearâ€”unless for certain changes in family status. The plan period is March 1 to February 28.

Employee Contributions

The Corporation pays 100% of the cost for Basic Life and AD&D, Dependent Life, and for Long-Term disability coverages. The Corporation also pays 75% of the cost of Medical, Dental and Eyewear benefits for the employee and eligible dependents. Employees who elect certain PPO plans will pay the difference in the premium from the HMO plan.

Flexible Benefit plans allow employees to pay their portion of the cost of coverages through payroll deductions, on a pre-tax basis to save the employee money.

Summary of Benefits

Health and welfare benefits are a valuable part of our total compensation package. Benefits provide important protection today and security tomorrow. We are pleased to provide our employees with a comprehensive and flexible benefits program called Benefits by Design. The program offers employees the opportunity to tailor a benefit plan to meet individual needs.

To view our benefit plan please visit: http://www.sdccc.org/job/benefits.cfm