Promotions Assistant

Why Join the Pack?
At this organization, we do things a bit differently. We're not your typical sports franchise pouring all of our focus into the playing stage. We're about uniting together to push the culture forward, challenge the status quo, and accomplish things most didn't think was possible! Whether you're blazing trails in ticket sales, creating for our brands, or using your passion to elevate our vision, your contributions will always shine bright. Together, we are on a journey where chasing greatness is constant and breaking new grounds is a norm.
This will be a seasonal part-time role, through the season and potential playoffs as well as occasional sponsored events.
What would you do?
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:
1. Set-up and tear down game night giveaways
2. Bring excitement to game nights and external events through a positive attitude
3. Participate in excellent customer service and fan engagement
4. A commitment to being present during game night giveaways and external marketing events such as the Pride Festival and Minnesota State Fair.
5. Work other internal and external marketing events as assigned
6. Assist with other marketing initiatives as assigned
The above essential functions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time. This job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other:
1. Strong written and interpersonal skills
2. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
3. Comfortable performing on a team as well as work sufficiently independently.
4. Ability to follow direction in a high-energy environment.
5. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
6. Excellent attention to detail.
Supervisory Responsibility, if any: ​This position does not have supervisory responsibility
Travel: Position may require travel to external events.
Additional information:
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. Game night shifts are usually 2 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Staff may be asked to work external events including but not limited to: player or community appearances, or charity and networking events. Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in a sports arena, which includes bleachers/steps.
Physical Demands
Work is generally sedentary in nature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must 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 communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment. Staff will occasionally ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff will frequently move boxes of merchandise and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
EEO Statement
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.
Our DEI Commitment
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives reflect our nature as a Pack. Each one is defined by our collective strength and effort to move everyone forward. Through DEI, we speak up against social injustices, marginalization, and oppression, provide equal opportunities, embrace the differences of others, and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome. Together, we empower each other to be champions of change, help put those around us in a position to win and use our voices for good. As an organization, we’re proud to commit to accountability, transparency, change, and building DEI into everything we do; because when we do, our community becomes stronger.
E-Verify Statement
We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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