Job Title: Manager, Game Day Promotions & Programming
Reports To: Vice President/ Communications & General Manager
Hours of Work: As required, Monday to Friday, weekends and holidays if and when needed
Contract Type / Length: Full Time, Exempt
Location: Portland, Maine
The Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and creative thinker to fill the role of Manager, Game Day Promotions & Programming. The Manager, Game Day Promotions & Programming will help create the team’s annual promotional schedule with the goal of increasing ticket revenue, driving overall attendance, and enhancing the fan experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Collaborate with the Vice President/ Communications and the entire staff to develop, schedule, and execute promotional and theme nights throughout the season.
· Work with various departments to coordinate all elements of promotions including videos, music, graphics, food, tickets, and marketing.
· Schedule and book entertainments acts…bands, character appearances, etc.
· Work with MiLB/ MLB to ensure promotions adhere to MiLB/ MLB policies.
· Create and coordinate the execution of in-game promotional events
· Reach out to local groups to add elements to community events and promotions
· Work with the sales team to provide them with sellable promotional inventory.
· Ordering and coordination of promotional items including giveaways, jerseys, theme night supplies, etc.
· Assist in maintaining internal documents including the Homestand Rundown & Promotional Schedule.
· Assist in maintaining the team website with the latest promotional information
· Attend MiLB meetings regarding league wide promotions and implementing events into our schedule. There is some travel required of this position.
· Coordinate National Anthem performers
· Collaborate with the Vice President/ Communications on Email Marketing campaigns including “Know Before You Go”, “Homestand Previews”, and “Win Back”.
· Collaborate on the development and creation of digital marketing campaigns
· Work all Sea Dogs home games and special events at Delta Dental Park.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree preferred
· Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in promotions or related field, experience in Minor League Baseball or sports industry preferred
· Highly organized and detail-oriented
· Strong internal drive and work ethic; willing to go above and beyond to deliver for the organization
· A creative problem solver and strategic thinker
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
· Skilled in basic graphic design…Photoshop/ Canva
· Passionate about providing over-the-top customer service experience to clients and fans
· Excellent writing and communication skills
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.
