TITLE: Sharks Foundation 50/50 Raffle Lead
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal Part-Time, Non-Exempt
COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC
LOCATION: SAP Center
REPORTS TO: Sharks Foundation Coordinator
POSTING DATED: August 2025
PAY RANGE: $20 per hour
Position Overview:
The Sharks Foundation 50/50 Raffle Lead will be responsible for supporting the execution of the raffle during San Jose Sharks home games in accordance with California State Laws and goals set by the Sharks Foundation.
The 50/50 Raffle will take place at every Sharks home game during the 2025-26 hockey season, where one lucky winner will receive 50% of the total raffle ticket sales and the Sharks Foundation will receive the other 50% to support charitable organizations that fall in line with the Sharks Foundation's mission and giving pillars. The 50/50 Lead needs to be reliable, organized, motivated, and enthusiastic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Working alongside the Sharks Foundation 50/50 Raffle manager, this position will be expected to:
- Support game day operations surrounding the raffle
- Assist, train, and motivate 50/50 Raffle sellers
- Coordinate start and end of game logistics, such as device pick-up and return, pre-game meeting set-up and tear down, and set-up/movement of 50/50 kiosks around the Concourse
- Ability to complete 50/50 office responsibilities on game nights such as overseeing the raffle management online system and ticket printer maintenance
- Keep inventory of 50/50 supplies and communicate material needs in a timely manner
- Represent the Sharks Foundation and the San Jose Sharks in a positive manner
- Perform other tasks and projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)
- Available for all 44 San Jose Sharks 2025-26 season home games
- 6-hour average shift beginning 2-3 hours prior to game start time and ending roughly 1 hour after the game ends (typically from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. for a night game)
- 1-2 years of nonprofit and/or event planning experience
- 1-2 years successful leadership experience
- Exceptional time management, problem solving, technology troubleshooting, and organizational skills
- Independent and strategic thinker
- Team player with strong work ethic and high level of integrity
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, crouch and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
- Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individuals
- Ability to operate, transport, and manipulate certain equipment up to 25 lbs. with or without accommodations
- Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 25 lbs. with or without accommodations
- Physically navigate stairs at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) after meeting hour requirements
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee recognition program
- Complimentary or discounted sports and event tickets
- Discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
- Food and beverage discounts when working (excluding alcohol)
- Spot Pet Insurance
- Give Virtual Care (GVC)
- Complimentary Barracuda tickets
- Complimentary ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
- Discount on various hockey programs at Sharks Ice
- Fun work environment
- An inclusive culture that values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE's commitment to change with impact on our community and industry.
This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship. No relocation assistance provided.
Summary:
Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.
We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.
We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:
T - Team success is more important than individual success
E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do
A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions
M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones
T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions
E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions
A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say
L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them
We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications - in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans' status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies
SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE's HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
