Portland Hearts of Pine

Portland Hearts of Pine

Stadium Operations Associate (SEASONAL / PART-TIME) - Setup & Breakdown

Stadium Operations - Part Time
Portland · ME
Conversion Crew · Game Day/Event Staff · Operations
$16.75 / hour
Note: This is a part-time, seasonal role. Hours per week can fluctuate depending on candidate situation and company need. 

Primarily, this role will involve working at the ~20 professional soccer matches per year that take place at Fitzpatrick Stadium from mid-April through mid-November, usually on Saturdays and Sundays. Associates are expected to commit to at least 17 of the 2026 home matches in order to join the team. 

Hourly rate: $16.75 per hour
 
Hearts of Pine is seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy physical work to join our event staff. Every Hearts game requires a complete "flip" of Fitzpatrick Stadium from a high school field setup to a professional stadium setup, a process that typically takes about two hours before the game and another two hours after the game.

This is a part-time position focused on the rapid setup and breakdown of the stadium for game days. This job is occasionally physically demanding, and relies on consistent reliable participation for it to run smoothly. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Follow directions of zone leaders to carefully move critical pieces of gameday equipment (e.g. signs, tables, chairs, tents) from storage into place at the stadium during setup, and then back into storage during post-game breakdown
  • Take pride in the transformation of Fitzpatrick Stadium as we "dress it up" for game day!

Qualifications and Requirements
  • Must have the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. -- this job requires lifting, moving, pushing, pulling, and walking.
  • Ability to follow instructions to work "smarter, not harder"!
  • Ability to communicate and problem-solve effectively.
  • Must be able to walk and stand for up to 4 consecutive hours, in an outdoor environment, rain or shine.
  • Work nights/weekends as necessary, especially on the dates of the club’s home games
  • Must have reliable transportation to/from Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland, Maine.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualities
  • A passion for soccer and Hearts of Pine
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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. Do you acknowledge that this is a part-time, hourly position, that could range from 0-20 hours per week during the months of April through November, depending on candidate availability and business need?

  2. Do you recognize this role requires weekend hours, and that you will be expected to commit to at least 17 of the Hearts of Pine home game dates?

  3. Do you have any prior experience in an operational setup/breakdown role in a stadium/arena/theater?

  4. Do you currently live within a 2-hour drive of Portland, Maine, and will have reliable transportation to downtown Portland for home games?