Minnesota Major League Volleyball - Game Presentation Manager - $50,000 - $65,000 Annually 

Position Summary: The Game Presentation Manager is responsible for executing and overseeing live event presentation and in-game entertainment operations for Minnesota Major League Volleyball and supporting Minnesota Wild home events. This role manages game-day production elements, including show-calling, stage management, talent coordination, script development, and collaboration with control room, marketing, and operations teams to deliver seamless and engaging fan experiences. The position also supports strategic planning, cross-departmental initiatives, and creative development to enhance entertainment value, fulfill organizational objectives, and elevate the overall event atmosphere.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Execute and manage live event presentation and in-game entertainment operations.
  • Serve as primary show-caller for all Minnesota Major League Volleyball home matches, overseeing the seamless execution of all match day elements.
  • Serve as a stage manager for all Minnesota Wild home games, delivering engaging in-game experiences that align with the team brand, including headset communication, spotting, staging, and talent coordination.
  • Assist with timing and execution of all in-game entertainment elements for Volleyball and Wild, ensuring a seamless and engaging fan experience from pregame through postgame.
  • Coordinate and communicate with control room staff, promo crew, and arena operations to ensure smooth event execution.
  • Assist in coordinating event talent for Volleyball and Wild events, including PA announcers, hosts, anthem singers, and DJs.
  • Support programming and execution of video and LED content for all Volleyball and Wild events.
  • Assist in managing Game Presentation inventory, including props, prizes, and giveaways.
• Develop and support game presentation planning, cross-department collaboration, and fan experience initiatives.
  • Develop scripts and rundowns for all Minnesota Major League Volleyball matches to ensure fulfillment of corporate partnerships, marketing initiatives, and ticketing and group sales obligations.
  • Maintain and update Game Presentation documents to ensure activations and event elements are scheduled and executed to support cross-departmental needs.
  • Collaborate effectively with marketing, sales, public relations, community relations, and operations teams to deliver a cohesive and elevated fan experience.
  • Contribute creative ideas and best practices to continuously elevate the overall entertainment experience for Volleyball and Wild.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Formal Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Knowledge & Experience:

• At least two to three years of game presentation experience in a professional sports environment.
• Experience with show-calling and script-writing preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining excellent attention to detail and delivering results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including internal staff, club personnel, and other external partners and vendors.
• Project management skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think outside the box and develop innovative concepts for in-game presentations.
• Passionate about professional sports, and live events.

Work Conditions:

• Flexible schedule and willingness to work unusual hours and perform multiple tasks (nights and weekends) by the demands of the NHL and MLV schedules.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed for games and events.
• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Benefits offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and a robust PTO policy.

ADA/EEO Statement:

Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the People Team to request an accommodation. We will engage in an interactive process to assess your needs and provide appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the position unless it would cause an undue hardship.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and promote a work environment that respects and supports individuals without bias.