Our teammates are at the core of what we believe in: People, Collaboration, Learning, and Excellence (PeopleCLE). We look to hire individuals who are committed to our purpose of uniting and inspiring our city through the power of team. Our mission is to win the World Series while creating a compelling fan experience. If you believe you possess these important traits, please consider a career with the Cleveland Guardians.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Serve as one of the main personalities for Cleveland Guardians home games. They will present entertainment, execute live features as well as interview and interact with fans. This person will use their entertainment, baseball and sports knowledge to drive fan engagement and make a positive, fun impact on gamedays.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Host or co-host pre-game through postgame activations and entertainment initiatives
Execute all fan contests, promotions, sponsor activations and mascot features
Conduct live interviews with fans
Narrate highlights with in-depth baseball knowledge
Narrate contests and mascot features to fans in the ballpark (ie. Hot Dog Derby)
Work in conjunction with gameday staff to brief fan contestants and set up live shots for features on the concourses, on-field, and throughout the ballpark
Build positive relationships with the local community by providing accurate updates and engage with fans throughout gameday
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have in-depth knowledge of baseball
Demonstrate an upbeat personality and strong on-camera presence to connect with fans, scoreboard operations, players and celebrity guests
Have proper microphone usage
Ability to wrap up a segment quickly
Ability to conduct interviews and/or speak in front of a crowd
Ability to work in a diverse and continually changing environment
AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Flexible schedule and ability to work extended days and hours including home game dates (including weekends and holidays, plus all potential pre-season and post-season home game dates and events as assigned), off-season/winter events, and community and corporate appearances as assigned
Availability to work outside appearances on non-game days
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English effectively in all communications.
Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members of the Front Office.
Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
Ability to work with diverse populations and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes up to 25 lbs.
The Cleveland Guardians are committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces all forms of diversity to enrich our core values, enhance our competitive position, strengthen our impact within our community, and foster a greater sense of belonging for our employees.
In this spirit, we know studies have shown that people from historically underserved groups - including women and people of color - are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and understand that candidate may bring certain skills and experiences to the role that are not listed above, but that would add tremendous value to our organization. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
