Job Title: Game Day Sales Internship

Department: Cincinnati Reds Community Fund
Reports To: Fundraising and Operations Coordinator
FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Term: March 16, 2024 – September 22, 2024 (or end of Major League Baseball season)
Commitment: 20 – 30 hours per home stand (varies based on Cincinnati Reds home game schedule)

Expectations:

Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures
Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization
Performs duties as workload necessitates
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
Meet department productivity standards as well as specific sales goals

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for multiple pre-game, in-game and post-game duties at Great American Ball Park
Assist with the promotion and sale of Reds Community Fund Split the Pot 50/50 raffle tickets to fans throughout the ballpark during all Cincinnati Reds home games
Responsible for set-up and tear down of all RCF Split the Pot related materials at the beginning and conclusion of each home game
Required to work a minimum of 60 Reds home games (out of 81) throughout the 2023 season (including but not limited to nights, weekends, holidays and potentially MLB playoff activities).
Additional duties may also include but are not limited to, daily set-up, cash handling & reconciliation, inventory and end of night closing and reporting duties
Provide additional support to other RCF fundraisers and outreach events such as, but not limited to, Redlegs Run, Reds Baseball & Softball Camps, RCF Telethon and P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy.

Qualifications:

Being that the position is primarily sales-based the candidate must be highly energetic, outgoing, enthusiastic, and competitive.
Prior work experience in the area of sales (preferably in the sporting industry) is a plus
Have interest in sports business and have earned/are currently pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree in a related area of study

Requirements:

Must have an available schedule that will allow you to work up to approximately 30 hours per homestand including nights, weekends, and holidays during the period of March 23 - September 29, 2023
Direct selling experience is a plus
Must present self in a professional manner to interact with fans of all ages, sponsors, and game day guests
Must be an energetic self-starter with an outgoing personality and be customer-service driven
Ability to work long and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ramps for the entire event (5-7 hours)

Please Note:
This is a seasonal opportunity and no benefits will be provided

Work Environment:

Work is normally performed outdoors as employee will have “game-day” responsibilities where the employee will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
Hours will include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and letter of recommendation to the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund by March 8th, 2024, via this application.

Applicants who do not submit all three documents may not be considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

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