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This position is designed to be a comprehensive apprenticeship within the Venue Operations division of City of Peoria focusing on the Peoria Sports Complex and Rio Vista Recreation Center. This role will have the opportunity to experience the business of sports including marketing, operations, facility management and ticket sales as well understanding recreation management and its various programs. The overarching design of this position is allow a person to educate themselves on a wide variety of areas within the professional sports, recreation, and governmental atmosphere. It is the intent that immersion into multiple competencies will help this person better define their own career path while providing experiential skills necessary for to obtain future employment opportunities.
This is a fixed term, non-benefited position with a projected completion date of mid-April 2026. This position will provide consistent hours which vary between 25-30 hours per week starting early Fall, or as work demands dictate. From Mid-January to early-April, a consistent 40 hour work week should be anticipated focus on the execution of Spring Training 2026 season and game day operations.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Recently completed their undergraduate degree or someone who is actively pursuing a master’s degree part-time. Ideally, the person is studying sports management, marketing, or recreation with the desire to pursue a career in professional sports, recreation or government.
- Strong communications attributes including professional writing, speaking, and presentation skills.
- Regular work availability from October through April including nights and weekends.
- Previous in event operations, ticketing, marketing, or recreation experience preferred.
- Previous experience in supervising part-time staff or volunteers a plus.
- Knowledge of graphic design software (i.e. photoshop) a plus.
- Local to Peoria/Arizona or the ability to secure housing in the area if selected for the position.
Minimum Requirements:
- Completed or near completion of an undergraduate degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Recreation or related field.
- Valid Driver’s License (AZ or other state)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays from October through April.
Salary: $18.45/hour
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.
