What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Flight Crew position at Aberdeen IronBirds?
The Aberdeen IronBirds are the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles owned by Attain Sports, operating in founders Bill Ripken and Cal Ripken, Jr.'s home town. The IronBirds are excited to offer career opportunities for new or experienced sports professionals.
The IronBirds seek candidates for the Flight Crew for the upcoming season! Are you always the star of the show? The biggest personality in the room? Do you love to make people laugh, cheer, and jump out of their seats? If you answered yes, the Flight Crew, the Aberdeen IronBirds' in-park hype squad, is right for you! We need enthusiastic, excited, fun-loving people to entertain our fans before, during, and after IronBirds games! If you did your job right, they won't remember the score of the game, but they will know they had fun! This role reports to the Director of Marketing and will also receive gameday direction from the Director of Creative Services and/or Partnerships Department. Responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:
- Assist the On-Field MC and the IronBirds' Corporate Partnerships Department in activating and fulfilling sponsorship obligations, including in-game promotions, contests, t-shirt tosses, and more
- Assist in setup/breakdown of gameday props and materials for entertainment
- Prepares and facilitates giveaways during the games
- Research and recommend engaging activities to use during in-game promotions.
- Interact with crowd during home games creating a fun and engaging atmosphere.
- Source and escort contestants for in-game entertainment
- Support and take cue from the on-field MC host during game days
A successful candidate for the role will:
- Have confidence, creativity, and the ability to entertain fans of all ages!
- Be comfortable performing in front of a large crowd
- Have outstanding communication skills and a positive, upbeat personality
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, where attention to detail is crucial
- Be reliable, punctual, and courteous
- Additional performance talents (singing, dancing, juggling, tumbling, etc.) a plus!
- The ability to work all IronBirds home games between April and September
Interested candidates should submit their resume with relevant experience and cover letter (optional) The Aberdeen IronBirds are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds.