Location: Hartford,CT, USA
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Promo Staff is responsible for engaging with guests and ensuring a fun experience at all Hartford Wolf Pack games.
This role will pay $15.69/hour
Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline
About the Venue
The XL Center is Connecticut's premier destination for sports & entertainment.The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses.
The XL Center is also home to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers.
The XL Center entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others.
The XL Center will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.
Responsibilities
* Assist in events and promotional activities to grow the Wolf Pack fan base
* Engage prospective and current Wolf Pack fans in a professional and positive manner through various promotions, events, and marketing efforts
* Increase awareness, interest, and fan support for the Wolf Pack through the distribution of promotional materials
* Assist in generating brand awareness for the Wolf Pack at a variety of local events and activities
* Provide full operational support (set-up/tear-down) of all promotional materials including tents, tables, etc.
* Work on Game Nights/Days to assist Sr. Manager of Game Presentation with various responsibilities (set-up arena, find contestants for games, organize for, and execute in-game promotions)
Qualifications
* Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
* Excellent communication skills required with thorough understanding of written and spoken English
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time
* Ability to skate on ice preferred but not required
* Ability to traverse a variety of terrain and floor surfaces including stairs, escalators, carpet, concrete, ice
* Ability to work in heights, in darkened area, around crowds, loud noise and flashing lights
* Ability to remain calm and focused in fast-paced environment and stressful situations
* Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
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 rooted 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.