Street Squad Captain

JOB SUMMARY: This part-time position will serve as the leader for the Street Squad and will exemplify the high standards of the Dallas Stars organization, in regard to professionalism, dedication, and execution. The Captain is engaging, motivated, reliable, knowledgeable, and willing to go above and beyond to create a memorable and positive experience for fans of all ages. The Street Squad Captain will motivate and lead the squad at events to help build the Dallas Stars fan base through the promotion of game experiences, youth and adult hockey/skating programs, and community outreach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Available to work flexible, non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, all Dallas Stars home games, away games, and various events in the community
• Drive all promotional vehicles and be able to operate all mobile marketing units (inflatables, a/v equipment, promotional games, etc.) and help with maintenance of all
• Set up, supervise, and execute Party on the Plaza, special home game plaza events, and other promotional home game activities
• Assist in the organization and execution of away game watch parties and other away game events
• Assist in scheduling Street Squad staff for home, away, and community events
• Assist in arena game day set up (i.e. – arena signage, concourse tables, door handouts, intermission game props, etc.) for both Dallas Stars and Frisco Fighters
• Assist in keeping track of promotional giveaway inventory (i.e. – wristbands, foam pucks, lanyards, etc.)
• Supervise, motivate, support, and train Street Squad and Hype Team staff
• Assist in hiring Street Squad staff
• Serve as Flight Crew Captain for the Frisco Fighters when game days do not conflict with Dallas Stars game days or events
• Assist in managing all Flight crew scheduling and activities for Frisco Fighters home games and events

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of experience on the Street Squad, Hype Team, or other similar marketing/promotional entity
• Ability to multi-task, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and work under tight deadlines a must
• Ability to effectively communicate with other departments and vendors
• Excellent inter-personal communication and customer service skills
• Experience in event planning or grass roots marketing preferred
• Possess a strong understanding of the game of hockey, and an in-depth knowledge of Dallas Stars history and current events

Physical Demands and Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle objects and office tools, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is exposed to an arena environment, with noise levels usually quite loud.

* This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other tasks and duties may be assigned as needed.