The Utah Jazz are looking for the most friendly, energetic, and die-hard Jazz fans to be on their Game Night Promotions Crew. The Game Night Promotions Crew is responsible for keeping fans engaged, hyped, and cheering during games. Team members will be key in helping make new and lasting memories for fans while they attend games. This team will represent the Utah Jazz brand as well as one of our valued partner sponsors by interacting directly with fans at every Utah Jazz home game.
This is a seasonal, part-time paid position. Team members will work a combination of 41 regular games plus preseason and playoff games. Select Salt Lake City Stars (G-League Affiliate) games will be an added opportunity.
Please specify any talents you may possess in your cover letter/application/resume. Potential candidates will be notified via email if an interview is granted. Interviews will begin in mid-late July.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work and communicate closely with the Director of Entertainment, Mascot Assistant, and Production Assistants.
- Engage with fans during the game including, but not limited to crowd chants, holding signs, organic fan moments, prize tosses, etc.
- Assist in the execution of select game night contests and promotions including setting up props and games.
- Interact with all audiences and demographics, including answering questions, taking pictures and videos, and ensuring the safety of Utah Jazz entertainers.
- Seek out opportunities to create memorable moments for all fans.
- Observe crowd and the environment for any safety issues and respond appropriately as needed
- Protect the reputation of the company.
- Exemplify the Utah Jazz mission and values: transparency, all-in, community-obsessed, one-team, and scrappy.
- Accept other duties, as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
- Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Interpersonal savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its
- Action-oriented - Taking on new opportunities and rough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- An outgoing and welcoming personality is an absolute must!
- Unique talents encouraged, but not required - tumbling, break dancing, balloon animals, juggling, etc.
- Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
- Timeliness is non-negotiable.
- Ability to simultaneously handle numerous tasks
- Perform under tight time schedules
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Superior attention to detail
- Must be a team player
- Must have a positive, friendly attitude to engage and excite fans
- Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
- Maintain good attendance and punctuality
- Must attend 75% of all Jazz home games
- Must be available at 5:00 P.M. for the pregame meeting
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
- This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess.
- This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods.
- This person must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand/walk for up to 6 hours, and consistently walk up and down arena stairs.
The Utah Jazz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.