Minnesota Wind Chill

Minnesota Wind Chill

Assistant General Manager

Minnesota Wind Chill - Part Time
Saint Paul · MN
Player Operations: General Manager
The Assistant General Manager will be responsible primarily for the overall fan experience at our gamedays, including:
·        Planning and executing themes for each game
·        Booking food trucks, face painters, balloon artists, and entertainment for each game
·        Writing the PA script and assisting with videoboard script/content management
·        Interviewing, hiring, and managing staff for gameday and team operations
·        Maintaining and updating staff training methods and plan
·        Assist with the implementation and execution of partner contractual elements including but not limited to, in-stadium activations, digital & social media campaigns, print media, hospitality, consumer promotions, community programs, events etc.
·        Developing and maintaining relationships with community groups that become champions for our events
 
The Assistant General Manager will also be heavily involved in:
·        Ticket Sales and prospecting
·        Travel logistics for Road Games (Flights, Hotels, Rental Cars, etc.)
·        Content creation and management/oversight, including video storytelling, social media, graphic design, and written articles
·        Developing and managing our Internship Program
·        Interfacing with Media & the Public
·        Building relationships with Community Organizations 
·        Frequent ad-hoc projects and requests from Team Ownership and the General Manager
·        Assisting with additional duties and tasks as assigned, including varied in-season operational roles
·        Assisting with sponsor and event contracts and invoicing.

Knowledge, skills, abilities:
·        Availability to work all Wind Chill events
·        Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
·        Previous experience in project and event management required
·        Previous experience in sales and/or service preferred
·        Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide vision and direction
·        Strong customer service skills
·        Ability to multi‐task, prioritize workload and time manage
·        Strong written, verbal and listening communication skills
·        Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
·        Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, business partners, board members, guests, attendees, and fans
·        Must display the ability to be resourceful with internal assets
·        Ability to think creatively and adapt to quick changes/requests 
·        Self‐ motivated, ability to take initiative and learn
·        Proficient in the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, etc)
·        Enthusiastic team player, shows enjoyment and interest in working collaboratively

2024 Home Game Schedule :
  • Saturday May 18th vs. Pittsburgh - 6:00pm
  • Saturday June 15th vs. Colorado - 6:00pm
  • Saturday June 22nd vs. Madison - 6:00pm
  • Saturday July 6th vs. Chicago - 6:00pm
  • Friday July 12th vs. New York (at TCO Stadium in Eagan) - 7:00pm
  • Saturday July 20th vs Detroit - 6:00pm

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

  1. Why do you want to work for the Minnesota Wind Chill?

  2. Describe any prior experience in sports management.

  3. Recommended: Please upload a 30-45 second recording of yourself with your elevator pitch, and share the link below.

  4. Yes/No: I played Ultimate Frisbee regularly (competitive or pick-up) for at least one year outside of school

  5. Please list any 2024 Home Games you would be unable to attend: