Summer Experiential Marketing Assistant - $16.37 per hour

The Experiential Marketing Assistant will serve as a brand ambassador for the Minnesota Wild at various community events throughout the year. The role involves representing the team with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a positive attitude while engaging with attendees and enhancing their experience. Responsibilities include setting up, managing, and tearing down promotional booths, games, and activities at various events. The Experiential Marketing Assistant will interact with fans and contribute to creating memorable experiences.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Serve as a brand ambassador for the Minnesota Wild at various events throughout the community, including:
  • Hendrickson Foundation Festival, Saturday, May 30th
  • Grand Old Day, Sunday, June 7th
  • Twin Cities Pride Festival, Saturday, June 27th & Sunday, June 28th
  • Minnesota Wild Block Party Series
    • Tuesday, July 14th
    • Thursday, July 16th
    • Tuesday, July 21st
    • Thursday, July 23rd
    • Tuesday, July 28th
    • Thursday, July 30th
    • Tuesday, August 4th
    • Thursday, August 6th
  • Minnesota Wild State Fair, Thursday, August 27th – Monday, September 7th
• Set up, manage, and tear down promotional booths, games, and activities at events.  
• Interact with fans, distribute promotional materials, collect participation waivers, and other duties as assigned.
• Engage with attendees to create a memorable experience.  
• Represent the Minnesota Wild with a positive and professional attitude at all times.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Formal Education & Certification:

• Some post-secondary education is preferred, not required.  
• Some experience working with college, minor league or professional sports promotions or marketing is preferred, not required.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Customer service experience preferred. 

Personal Attributes:

• Service oriented and open to being a resource for fans to learn more about the Minnesota Wild and the sport of hockey.
• Timely, professional, and courteous.
• Fan-friendly attitude and willing to initiate conversation with fans.
• Able to work within a team and a service-oriented environment.  

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work 80% of the schedule outlined above in the Events List.
• Ability to work 40% of the Minnesota Wild State Fair schedule.
• Ability and flexibility to work day, early morning and evening hours, weekends.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Lifting requirements – must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

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.