Purpose of the Position:
This is an opportunity to join the team named one of the ECHL's beat game operations team from last season! With the Royals, a high emphasis is placed on in-game entertainment during our production to ensure fans want to return and see something new every game. This ranges from on-ice skits to videoboard games and videos. We are looking for someone to help us thrive in this department and join our award-nominated team. The position is oriented toward recent or soon-to-be college graduates who are starting their professional journey in sports. This is an un-paid internship with opportunity for payment as game night employee. Hours are flexible to work with your schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Creative Director to keep our game presentation fresh and fun, by pitching funny and weird ideas
- Act as a secondary mascot when called upon
- Assist with game day preparation including but not limited to concourse set-up, intermission activities, in-game sponsorship fulfillment, promotional items, etc.
- Assist with the execution of pre-game elements and intermission activities during game nights
- Assist with tear-down or turnover preparation for the next game
- Adhere to all arena policies and procedures, as well as other duties assigned by management
- Keep promo closet containing giveaways, costumes, and promotion materials inventoried and organized
- You are expected to “buy in” to everything we do, and treat it with sincerity, but also be willing to provide feedback to your supervisor in the instance you think something can be improved
Skills/Qualifications:
- Expected to work all 36 home games, or as many as possible
- A portfolio of any photos/videos of fan engagement would be highly appreciated
- Outgoing personality and comfortable in front of and around crowds of people
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Adaptability and Time Management
- • Excellent Verbal Communication
