Oak View Group:
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the
way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
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Overview:
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are aiming to build the most entertaining environment in sports. We are looking for some enthusiastic, outgoing, and responsible folks to serve as members of the Firebirds Promotional Team for the 2022-2023 season. This position provides a great opportunity to interact with our fans while learning about the operations of a professional hockey team. These members will assist with in-game promotions, contests, on-ice performances, and other activities during each Firebirds home game.
Salary: $17hr
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
Responsibilities:
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Working with the game director and manager on the preparation and organization of all entertainment aspects of the Firebirds’ home games
- Assisting in execution of game night plans, mascot skits, and all contests/promotions on the ice and in the stands
- Staging and maintenance of all in-game props and promotions
- Organizing all game night set-up including game night mapping, notes and walkthroughs and other special event needs as required
- Engage with fans during pre-game to bring in contestants and participation for in-game promotions and Zamboni rides
- Assists in inventory of all props and in-game fan giveaways
- Other duties as assigned by Director, Game Presentation
Qualifications:
- Attention to detail and great organizational skills
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to work independently and see projects through completion
- Must have flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- High level communication skills
- Ability to skate is a plus, but NOT required
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.:
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our
people, improves our
service, and raises our
excellence. Our success is routed in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Vaccination Statement:
Updated Vaccination Statement as of 3/17/2022:
We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada, we highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.
EEO:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.