JOB SUMMARY:
The Richmond Flying Squirrels are seeking energetic, driven, and self-starting candidates to assist in executing the gameday experience during the 2026 season at our new home, CarMax Park! Members of the Flying Squirrels Funn Bunch play an integral role in enhancing the fan experience by finding contestants and executing in-game contests, crowd engagement, distributing giveaways, assisting in pre-game activities, and providing excellent customer service. In addition, Funn Bunch will have the opportunity to assist in non-gameday tabling events such as festivals, community events, school appearances and more! This position is perfect for anyone looking to optimize their experience in the Sports Marketing and Promotions world.
GAME DAY DUTIES:
- Engage and interact with fans to build an exciting, fan-friendly atmosphere.
- Prepare the promotions for each game night including, but not limited to, staging the contest props, preparing prize and waivers, cleaning up and putting everything away post-game.
- Attend promotional rundown meeting to be assigned that night’s duties.
- Assist with any sponsorship activation needs including tabling set up, preparing distribution of giveaway items, and proof of performance photos.
- Execute in-game promotions contests including but not limited to finding the contestants, setting up the contest, and passing out prizes to the crowd.
- Check in and organize pregame first pitches.
- Assist with pregame on-field activities such as parades, catch on the field, field of dreams, play ball kids, National Anthems, performances, color guards, flag presentations, etc.
- Assist with postgame activities such as kids run the bases and exit giveaways.
- Be a positive fixture at the front gates as fans enter and leave the stadium- high fives, smiles, and representing the Flying Squirrels brand.
- Staff the Squirrel Tails Kids Club kiosk outside of the front gates and assist in registering families for our kids club program.
- Work promotional marketing tables for jersey auctions – be confident in marketing our jerseys and encouraging fans to bid.
- Operate the photobooth station outside the Squirrels Nest Team Store on select nights.
- Be a team player willing to wear a variety of costumes as needed.
- Have FUNN!
Non-Game Opportunities:
- Attend tabling and community events on weekends and during office hours.
- Set up tabling display with all necessary promotional materials.
- Transport and setup marketing activations and conduct promotional “games” depending on the display.
- Be energetic and draw people in to speak with them about the Flying Squirrels.
- Occasionally serve as a handler for Nutzy and Nutasha at outside promotional appearances.
- Always Represent the Flying Squirrels brand with enthusiasm & professionalism.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, energy, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Must be available for at least 75% of Richmond Flying Squirrels home games, as well as a flexible schedule that accommodates nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Energetic, outgoing personality and positive attitude.
- Strong work ethic.
- Local candidates are preferred.
- Some availability for non-game events preferred.
- Strong communication skills and superior customer service skills.
- Ability to be flexible in ever changing situations such as weather delays, extra innings, etc.
- Comfortability working with fans of all ages, including children.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, speak, and hear/listen. The employee is frequently required to sit. They are occasionally required to lift, carry, push, pull, handle, grasp, and employ eye/hand/foot coordination. The position requires constant light or moderate work and occasionally work that requires heavy physical effort. The position is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and humidity and frequent elevated noise levels.
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.
