What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Community Events Staff position at Carolina Hurricanes?
The Carolina Hurricanes are seeking qualified candidates for a Part-Time Community Events Staff position within the Community Outreach department for the 2024-2025 season. The focus of this position is to expand our brand presence in the community and at Hurricanes home games.
The Community Outreach department strives to bring the excitement of hockey and the Hurricanes brand to all ages! Through a wide range of Community Outreach programs, the department not only connects with our biggest fans, but those who have never picked up a stick or witnessed a professional hockey game. Community activations include youth hockey and education programs at local schools, financial and in-kind support of the nonprofit community and presence at social events throughout North Carolina.
The Community Outreach department strives to bring the excitement of hockey and the Hurricanes brand to all ages! Through a wide range of Community Outreach programs, the department not only connects with our biggest fans, but those who have never picked up a stick or witnessed a professional hockey game. Community activations include youth hockey and education programs at local schools, financial and in-kind support of the nonprofit community and presence at social events throughout North Carolina.
Please note, this position is event-based, and hours depend on the number of events scheduled.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work off-site events (street hockey/school programs, sponsor appearances, festivals, etc.) to promote the Carolina Hurricanes. Responsible for set-up and breakdown of activations as well as distributing promotional items while interacting with fans.
- Willingness to travel within North Carolina for events.
- Provide exceptional customer service to fans, event attendees and corporate partners in attendance.
- Be available to assist with Carolina Hurricanes Foundation special events and game-day activations, including 50/50 Raffle.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a personable demeanor, excellent customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Previous Marketing/promotional experience preferred; previous experience working for a college or professional sports team is a plus.
- Have an energetic and outgoing personality.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time and climb stairs as needed
- Must be able to work outside subject to weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc)
- A desire to learn and work within the sports industry is necessary.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Have 80% availability for scheduled events.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must have reliable transportation.
College students are encouraged to apply.
The hourly rate for this position is $10.00 per hour.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hurricanes Holding, LLC reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Hurricanes Holdings, LLC may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
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