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Position: Entertainment Assistant
Department: Entertainment
Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Entertainment Manager
Status: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Summary
This position supports Carolina Panthers' game entertainment and contributes to the success of all entertainment programs within the department. Responsibilities include booking internal and external entertainment teams appearances while identifying new performance opportunities. Assisting the day-to-day operations of the Black and Blue Crew, and of the PurrCussion Drumline. In addition to game day duties, the role assists with special projects and initiatives throughout the year to enhance the overall entertainment experience.
Primary Responsibilities
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Entertainment Team Bookings
- Coordinate external and internal booking logistics for entertainment teams including Sir Purr, TopCats, PurrCussion, and the Black & Blue Crew
- Respond to appearance inquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Schedule performers and support staff for each event
- Communicate event details and logistics with clients
- Draft and manage appearance agreements
- Maintain a master schedule for all entertainment programs
- Track and process payments and budget transfers
- Conduct client follow-ups and send thank-you communications
- Actively pursue new appearance opportunities to expand visibility
- Assist with budget tracking and revenue reporting for all entertainment teams
Entertainment Teams
- Assist with day-to-day logistics for the Carolina Panthers’ Black & Blue Crew, including:
- Assist with game day setup for Black and Blue Crew locker room
- Manage timekeeping and attendance tracking
- Place and track uniform orders
- Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment
- Assist with food ordering for all games
- Maintain inventory of giveaway items and promotional materials
- Assist with website updates
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Carolina Panthers’ TopCats and PurrCussion, including:
- Supporting auditions
- Ordering and maintaining gear and equipment
- Manage timekeeping and attendance tracking
- Handle PurrCussion email correspondence
- Game Day
- Assist with game day planning, preparation and execution
Special Events:
- Assist in all entertainment-related special events, including but not limited to college games, Draft events, Training Camp, FanFest, Keep Pounding HS Classic, Tree Lighting, and additional entertainment team events
- Assist Entertainment Manager to develop and execute detailed production schedules
- Assist with staffing needs for each event, ensuring proper coverage and performance quality
- Assist with logistics for setup and breakdown, ensuring efficient execution and timely transitions
Minimum Qualifications
- At least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Excellent planning and organizational skills including strong use of spreadsheets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel software
- Demonstrates good teamwork
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be flexible to work evenings and/or weekends and all Carolina Panthers and Stadium events, including events held on weekends, nights, and holidays
- Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information with carefully and with sensitivity
- Must be detail-oriented and must be able to multi-task while managing time successfully
- Experience with working with large groups
- Works well under pressure and flexible when necessary
- Valid driver’s license
Essential Functions
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Sitting and working at desk on a computer
- Walking throughout the stadium which may include stairs
- Lift at least 50 pounds
Work Environment
- This job operates mostly in an office environment and outside in a stadium facility at times which may include inclement weather conditions.
The Carolina Panthers are an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
