The 2024 Prospect League Champion Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are seeking an On-Field Emcee & Fan Entertainment Coordinator to join our award-winning promotions team in this seasonal position!Responsibilities Include:
- Act as the On-Field Emcee for all Pistol Shrimp home regular season and playoff games.
- Activate and fulfill sponsorship obligations, including in-game promotions, contests, and more.
- Assist in setup/breakdown of gameday props and materials for entertainment
- Interact with the crowd during home games creating a fun and engaging atmosphere.
- Source and escort contestants for in-game entertainment.
- Introduce and take the stadium crowd through all in-between inning activities including sponsored content, prize drawings, fan activities, and more!
- Craft the activity schedule prior to each game including filling 8 half-innings each game with an interactive fan activity on the field.
- Supervise and direct interns, a group of interns is assigned each game to assist in all promotional activities.
- Be an integral part of and work closely with the Pistol Shrimp team including working directly with interns, managers, players, coaches, and more!
Desired Qualifications
- Available for all Pistol Shrimp home games and potential home postseason games.
- Ability to take and achieve all directions from all Pistol Shrimp supervisors and directors and work well with others.
- Ability to give directions and achieve outcomes while supervising a group.
- Ability to display a positive attitude and professional demeanor while representing Pistol Shrimp Baseball.
- Previous experience speaking in front of large crowds and ability to display strong public speaking skills.
- General knowledge of the game of baseball.
- Ability to take direction and adjust quickly in fast-paced situations.
- Passion for game day entertainment.
- Flexible, and willing to work long hours including nights & weekends.
- Confident, self-motivated, and able to demonstrate passionate commitment.
More Information:
- The position is available as an Internship OR Seasonal depending on the applicant's interest and experience.
- Location preference may be given to candidates within the Illinois Valley footprint or driving distance.
- Internship Compensation: $500 stipend for the summer and class credit, if applicable (we encourage applicants to consult with their academic advisors to make sure their work experience is suitable for filling degree requirements).
- Seasonal Compensation: $15 / hr.
- Please note: Housing is not provided. Applicants who do not reside locally will be expected to secure their own housing if selected.
The Pistol Shrimp will begin the review of applications for this position on Monday, January 27, 2025.About the Pistol Shrimp:
- The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are an amateur wood bat summer league baseball team, made up of top college players from around the country who aspire to a career in professional baseball!
- Established in 2019, the Pistol Shrimp are part of The Prospect League, an 18-team league that spans the midwest from Iowa to Pennsylvania. The Pistol Shrimp are proud to call the Illinois Valley our home and play at Schweickert Stadium at Veterans Memorial Park in Peru, Illinois.
- The 2025 Pistol Shrimp season starts on May 27th and the regular season ends on July 31st, with the playoffs concluding on August 8th.
- We would love to have you join our Prospect League Championship team that has accumulated awards for: Prospect League Social Media of the Year, On-Field Activity, Broadcaster, Staff Member, Specialty Jersey, and Theme Night of the Year as well as numerous Prospect League Fan Awards!
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.Job Questions:
Do you have any public speaking experience? If yes, list your experience.Do you have any sports promotions experience? If yes, list your experience.