What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Partnerships Assistant position at Minnesota Timberwolves?
Why Join the Pack?
At this organization, we do things a bit differently. We're not your typical sports franchise pouring all of our focus into the playing stage. We're about uniting together to push the culture forward, challenge the status quo, and accomplish things most didn't think was possible! Whether you're blazing trails in ticket sales, creating for our brands, or using your passion to elevate our vision, your contributions will always shine bright. Together, we are on a journey where chasing greatness is constant and breaking new grounds is a norm.
Position Summary/Objective
This individual is responsible for assisting the Partnership Sales and Activation teams with fulfillment of marketing and promotional in-game elements during all Lynx home games.
What would you do?
This is a part-time, temporary position expected to work all home games for the regular WNBA season and potential playoffs. Additional flexibility is preferred for occasional events outside of home games.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other
Education: Bachelor’s degree or pursuit of degree is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibility, if any: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Salary: This position has a pay rate of $17.00/hour.
Additional Benefits: Free Game night meal, Complimentary Parking.
Travel: Position should not require travel.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. In addition to working office hours staff may be required to work Timberwolves and Lynx games as well as external events including but not limited to: charity and networking events. Work is both sedentary and active in nature. The working environment is generally favorable, and office lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in a sports arena, which includes bleachers/steps as well as moderate noise levels.
Physical Demands
Work is generally sedentary in nature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment. Staff will occasionally ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff will frequently move boxes of merchandise and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
EEO Statement
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.
Our DEI Commitment
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives reflect our nature as a Pack. Each one is defined by our collective strength and effort to move everyone forward. Through DEI, we speak up against social injustices, marginalization, and oppression, provide equal opportunities, embrace the differences of others, and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome. Together, we empower each other to be champions of change, help put those around us in a position to win and use our voices for good.
As an organization, we’re proud to commit to accountability, transparency, change, and building DEI into everything we do; because when we do, our community becomes stronger.
E-Verify Statement
We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Apply now to interview with us!
At this organization, we do things a bit differently. We're not your typical sports franchise pouring all of our focus into the playing stage. We're about uniting together to push the culture forward, challenge the status quo, and accomplish things most didn't think was possible! Whether you're blazing trails in ticket sales, creating for our brands, or using your passion to elevate our vision, your contributions will always shine bright. Together, we are on a journey where chasing greatness is constant and breaking new grounds is a norm.
Position Summary/Objective
This individual is responsible for assisting the Partnership Sales and Activation teams with fulfillment of marketing and promotional in-game elements during all Lynx home games.
What would you do?
This is a part-time, temporary position expected to work all home games for the regular WNBA season and potential playoffs. Additional flexibility is preferred for occasional events outside of home games.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:
- Assist the Corporate Partnership team in fulfillment of game night sponsored elements inclusive of: hospitality and events, setting up and breaking down sponsored areas, assisting with all in-arena sponsored activations
- Responsible for documenting sponsored elements through photography and video proof of performance.
- Assist the Corporate Partnership team with all coordination and execution of hospitality and special events tied to Lynx games.
- Work with Corporate Partnerships and Marketing to coordinate sponsor premium giveaways: set-up, storage and distribution of materials.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and potentially holidays.
- Ability to work well on a team and independently.
- Ability to learn basic tasks quickly.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or pursuit of degree is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibility, if any: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Salary: This position has a pay rate of $17.00/hour.
Additional Benefits: Free Game night meal, Complimentary Parking.
Travel: Position should not require travel.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. In addition to working office hours staff may be required to work Timberwolves and Lynx games as well as external events including but not limited to: charity and networking events. Work is both sedentary and active in nature. The working environment is generally favorable, and office lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in a sports arena, which includes bleachers/steps as well as moderate noise levels.
Physical Demands
Work is generally sedentary in nature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment. Staff will occasionally ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff will frequently move boxes of merchandise and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
EEO Statement
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.
Our DEI Commitment
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives reflect our nature as a Pack. Each one is defined by our collective strength and effort to move everyone forward. Through DEI, we speak up against social injustices, marginalization, and oppression, provide equal opportunities, embrace the differences of others, and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome. Together, we empower each other to be champions of change, help put those around us in a position to win and use our voices for good.
As an organization, we’re proud to commit to accountability, transparency, change, and building DEI into everything we do; because when we do, our community becomes stronger.
E-Verify Statement
We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Apply now to interview with us!
Salary : $17
