Description
A trainee with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos works in an organization and environment that is recognized as one of the best in minor league baseball. The Blue Wahoos hope to provide each trainee valuable work experience, and great preparation for a full-time position with the Blue Wahoos or other sports organizations. The position is seasonal, generally limited to a maximum of 30 hours per week and does not include benefits other than pay. This position will also include comprehensive sales training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sell ticket packages and sponsorships through both inbound and outbound calls
• Provide outstanding customer service to all groups pre/post game
• Learn and effectively use ticketing system and CRM system to book all groups
• Capture photos of in-game and community sponsorship activations
• Work as a liaison between partners or group leaders and the sales team
• Assist in gameday preparations, including but not limited to: clean and prepare party decks, labeling party deck tables, ensure umbrellas are up, setting up gameday signs, inflatables etc.
• Assist in scheduling and attending mascot appearances
• Assist in scheduling and attending player appearances
• Assist in scheduling and conduct field trips and stadium tours
• Assist in scheduling and conducting Kazoo’s Reading program visits
• Assist in fulfilling and tracking donations
• Assisting in operating game day 50/50 raffle
• Assist with tarp pulls
• Provide support to other departments, as necessary
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• High level of integrity
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong team work skills as well as the ability to work independently and self-motivate
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize goals
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to attend company events of all types
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to pull tarp and other manual labor tasks
Education and Experience
College student or recent graduate preferred and customer service experience.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a seasonal, part-time position. Days and hours will vary to include evening and weekend work according to business needs.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The key physical requirements of this position include the ability to walk and stand for an extended period of time, lift up to 30 pounds, and the use of standard office equipment including computers.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
* In order to continue our mission of improving the lives of the people in the communities that we serve, priority in hiring interns and trainees will be given to those applicants who live in the area or attend school in the area of the position posting. *
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