Job Title: Trainee – Game Entertainment

Job Summary: The Kansas City Royals are seeking a Game Entertainment Trainee who will assist a team dedicated to producing the most engaging and exciting game presentation in baseball. This position will help with all elements executed and implemented during Royals' home games and events, as well as other duties assigned.

Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Create and track scripting, packets and participant forms for each home game
Assist with the creative vision, development and execution of pre-game ceremonies and in-game promotions
Serve as field stage manager for Royals home games
Assist and help manage the Game Entertainment KCrew and Game Crew staff including scheduling, communication and gameday needs
Oversee fulfillment of gameday props
Assist with department events and functions
General office duties
Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

9-month commitment (February 2024 – October 2024)
Self-starter, pro-active & extremely detail oriented
Passion for sports and entertainment industry
Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously & meet deadlines
Excellent organizational, writing & communication skills
Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Power Point)
Able to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings & weekends

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift items weighing as much as 25 pounds
Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer keyboard and telephone
Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times
Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time; walk; use hands, handle, or feel.

This role is a Part-Time, Non-Exempt opportunity that is not eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO. The schedule for this position is dependent on our team schedule and is subject to change.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at [email protected].

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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