WHO ARE THE ERIE SEAWOLVES?
The Erie SeaWolves are the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and the 2023 & 2024 Eastern League Champions. The team is owned and operated by At Bat Group, LLC. Over 300 SeaWolves have played Major League Baseball including Justin Verlander, Tarik Skubal, Nick Castellanos, Eugenio Suarez, and Riley Greene. Erie is located in northwest Pennsylvania, conveniently between Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo. The SeaWolves play home games at UPMC Park, just 10 blocks from Lake Erie. Since 2019, over $17 million in stadium upgrades have been introduced including a 1,550 sq. ft. team store, the 175-guest Club by Synchrony, two Daktronics LED video displays, and renovated suites, restrooms, concession stands, clubhouses, offices, and party spaces. The SeaWolves have earned local and industry awards for promotional and operational excellence, including 2021 Minor League Baseball Promotion of the Year. The SeaWolves received widespread recognition for their Moon Mammoths theme night brand created by Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?
The Community Affairs Coordinator is responsible for driving game attendance through community outreach and execution of community affairs programs. The candidate hired can expect to:
- Plan, develop, and/or implement community impact programs to drive attendance, fulfill partnerships, and support the mission of the SeaWolves Community Fund. Programs include, but are not limited to, C. Wolf’s Reading Club, C. Wolf's Heathy Challenge, the Chace Numata Scholarship, Play Ball Weekend, and select Appreciation/Awareness programs (e.g., UPMC Health Plan Strike Out Cancer Weekend).
- Schedule and conduct mascot, player, and speaking appearances to generate revenue, leads, and social media content.
- Process and track donation requests and route potential leads to applicable departments.
- Coordinate fundraising initiatives for the SeaWolves Community Fund and Chace Numata Scholarship.
- Manage and control budgeted expenses for areas of responsibility (e.g., autograph cards, promotional booth assets, appearance fees, and supplies).
- Positively contribute to a culture consistent with At Bat Group's core values and commitment to the Erie community.
- Community marketing support such as delivery of posters, schedules, promotional items and tickets.
- Other responsibilities as determined.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will be an strong communicator with…
- A bachelor’s degree (Business, Marketing, Sport Management or Communications preferred).
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
- Strong organizational and public speaking skills.
- The willingness to work scheduled hours including evenings, weekends and select holidays during the baseball season.
- A passion for learning, community service, and baseball.
The Erie SeaWolves 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.
