Organization Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) is tackling the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health care, homelessness and social justice for all Angelenos. Bigger than baseball, LADF envisions a city where everyone regardless of ZIP code has the opportunity to thrive. LADF was reimagined in 2013 and has since raised over $90 million and is on track to raising $100 million in 2023. In the last decade, LADF has invested more than $53 million in our programs and grants to local organizations and impacted more than 9.8 million youth. LADF is the proud recipient of ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, Robert Wood Johnson Sports Award, Beyond Sport's Sport for Reduced Racial Inequalities Collective Impact Award, and the Aspen Institute Project Play Champion.

LADF is in the midst of an exciting period of growth and seeks six (6) reliable, organized, and tactical individuals to serve as Game Day Assistants for the 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers baseball season.

Title: Game Day Assistant

Reports to: Director, Development (Game Day Management: Manager, In-Stadium Fundraising)

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Position Description

To raise important funds to support its programs and grantmaking to charitable organizations, LADF hosts a variety of in-stadium fundraising events and programs. The Game Day Assistants will support all LADF fundraising activities at all Los Angeles Dodger home games. This position will assist in the implementation and promotion of all in-stadium fundraising such as 50/50 raffle, ribbon board messages, retail sales to include autographed memorabilia, and special events held at the stadium.

LADF is looking for high-energy motivated team members who are reliable, organized and outgoing to serve as Game Day Assistants for the 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers baseball season. Six (6) positions are available, with team members scheduled to support and rotate through the various fundraising activities per game. Game Day Assistants will communicate and interact with Dodger fans during games.

Duties & Responsibilities

50/50 Raffle Support-

LADF conducts a 50/50 Raffle fundraising program at all Los Angeles Dodger home games. Every game, fans have the opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket from our 50/50 Raffle sellers located throughout all stadium levels. At the end of the seventh inning, all sales are completed, and a winning ticket number is announced prior to the end of the game. The total jackpot for the night will be split 50/50 between the individual with the winning ticket and LADF.

Support 50/50 Game Day Coordinators and assist in monitoring raffle program, software and printers
Support 50/50 Game Day Sellers with 50/50 raffle support during home games, when necessary
Act as 50/50 Game Day Sellers when necessary

Silent Auctions/Buy It Now Auctions/Retail

Lead and execute all Silent Auctions and Buy It Now Auctions at the LADF Homebase during the home games selling autographed memorabilia and LADF retail items
Promote ongoing online auctions and additional to fans during the home games
Maintain accurate inventory of all items used throughout the season
Process payments via credit card
Provide high-quality customer service

Ribbon Boards-

Promote the personalized in-game messaging program to Dodger fans during games
Partner with Game Day Coordinator and Manager, Development to review and submit ribbon board messages in a timely manner

Special Events-

Support fundraising activities and special events held in stadium including but not limited to: Blue Diamond Gala, LADF 5K/10K, FanFest, Dodgers All-Access, Dodger Spouses event, and more.
Other duties as assigned

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education required
Must be able to work at least 85% Dodger home games (68 out of 81 scheduled home games)
Candidates must have a flexible schedule that allows them to work home games, day or night, weekends and holidays, if necessary
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Must be comfortable with technology (i.e. tablets) and Square credit card processing and have the ability to interact positively with large fan base
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Above average verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and strong sales skills
Ability to lift 30 lbs., stand for long periods of time and to arrive 4 hours before first pitch

Schedules will be set at LADF’s sole discretion and may vary depending upon employee availability and performance. This paid position is a seasonal, part-time position restricted to Los Angeles Dodgers baseball season.

LADF is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants from every background. The Foundation is also firmly committed to complying with all applicable laws and governmental regulations at the federal, state and local levels which prohibit discrimination, and which provide for reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

LADF considers all applicants without regard to national origin, ancestry-ethnicity, race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or related medical conditions, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the Foundation obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes their right to work in the United States.

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LADF Values

Our core values are the fundamental beliefs upon which our foundation and its people operate.

Opportunity- We know that talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not.

Access- No recreational, education or health resource should be out of reach for any child.

Equity- We aim to level the playing field and make sure that every kid has a fair shot.

Collaboration- We believe that working well with others is the secret sauce to success.

Impact- The work we do must create meaningful progress that is measurable. We want to support proven programs.

Excellence- We hold ourselves to the highest standards across all our work, striving for quality and credibility.

LADF Game Day Assistant