The Lake Erie Crushers are a professional baseball team that are a member of the Frontier League, a Partner League of Major League Baseball. The Crushers established in 2009 are based in Avon, Ohio and their home stadium is Lake Erie Crushers Stadium. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000. Including 11 suites, berm seating, picnic and patio areas for group outings. The stadium has new artificial turf, concession stands, team shop, state of the art sound system and new video board. Avon is 20 miles west of Cleveland Ohio and part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. The Crushers have an opening for a Manager of Promotions and Game Presentation. The right individual will be an integral part of the management team. This role will create promotions, develop FUN in game entertainment, fan engagement, and deliver a unique game presentation for fans of all ages. This position will report directly to the team President. THE ROLE This position will be responsible for hiring, training, leading and motivating the promotions team. The ideal candidate is creative, resourceful, in the mindset to create a best in class fan experience. The role will lead the ideation, planning, and execution of promotional calendar including theme nights throughout the season. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and lead an innovative fan experience program, consistently identifying opportunities to enhance the overall experience.
- Develop game script for all home games.
- Hire, train and oversee every aspect of game day presentation, including the, Fun Bunch promotions team.
- Be in tune with pop culture and current trends.
- Develop and implement the promotional calendar including theme nights.
- Book and manage entertainment for pre/post game.
- Oversee content creation for the video board show.
- Assist marketing team develop earned media strategy through promotions.
- Partner with ticket sales, corporate partnerships, food/ beverage and merchandising to ensure we are aligned in messaging.
- Develop in game corporate partnership activation strategy with CP department.
- Additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years of experience.
- MOTIONROCKET experience a PLUS
- Strong team player and self-starter.
- Excellent leadership, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong project management, planning skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze current opportunities and implement recommended solutions.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays as required.
- Driven to succeed and overcome obstacles through hard work and determination.
- College degree preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.