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Sample Jobs – Industry Overview – Job Profiles
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The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the team. The general manager will oversee all of
the routine daily details. Business skills are essential. Responsibilities include marketing, public relations, facility operations,
single season and group ticket sales and hiring and supervising personnel. Extensive travel is required as is a dedication to achieving a winning franchise.
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Facilities Director
Manage all aspects of game day operations and preseason set up of stadium. Duties also include training and hiring of all day
of game staff. Oversee general maintenance of stadium. In charge of ushers, program sellers, souvenir vendors and our games
area. Responsible for selling group ticket packages. Experience: Previous work experience. The position requires computer proficiency, college degree, good organizational skills.
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Public Relations Director
The team is offering a challenging position to a dynamic individual capable of providing top-notch public relations support.
Responsibilities include assisting with all related PR efforts for the team and league. Qualified candidates will be self-starters
with two plus years sports PR experience, or 4 years general PR experience, outstanding oral and written communication
skills, professional attitude and appearance, confidential. Extensive travel is required. Competitive salary, great benefits.
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Director of Corporate Sales
Requirements: Minimum of 3 years corporate advertising or media sales experience. Bachelors Degree. Proficiency in
Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher. Possess good oral and written communication skills. Experience in retail or vendor sales
a plus. Responsibilities: To prospect, establish and research leads to corporate relationships. Develop corporate partner
proposals. Maintain professional relationships with existing corporate partners. Establish new local, regional and national
partners. Coordinate corporate partner presentations and all related responsibilities, including collateral and audio/visual
resources. To oversee and follow through on corporate programs to ensure fulfillment of commitments. Assist with presentation
of games and special events. Barter that will benefit the organization. Perform additional duties as assigned by Director,
Corporate Sales and President / C.O.O. Compensation: Industry competitive. Standard club coverage for medical and dental. Paid parking. Opportunity to participate in company 401K program. Cellular phone.
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Ticket Operations Director
The team seeks an enthusiastic individual with terrific people skills to sell season tickets, group nights, pre-game picnics and
other ticket packages. Sales experience and Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required. We're looking for a motivated
individual who wants to sell and make a significant contribution to our success in 2000. If you're a persistent, self-starter with a
positive attitude and common sense, you can excel in this position. Skills: You need to be a good communicator, effective
organizer and highly energetic person. This position demands excellent customer service skills. Basic computer skills are
required to operate our ticketing system. TERMS: Start now! The job is open now, with employment through September 15th.
A group with two other professional baseball teams owns us. Do a great job and create other career opportunities.
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Community Relations Director
The team has an immediate opening for a Community Relations
Manager. The successful candidate will be a creative,
energetic and motivated individual who thrives in a setting based upon teamwork to attain the goals of the entire organization.
The Basic functions of this position include: Serve as a media relations contact for all organization activities and manage media
relations events. Develop content, design and layout for monthly newsletter. Develop content for company web site. Creation
and distribution of press releases. Maintenance of membership records and related database management. Assist with the
organization’s reporting requirements to National body. Assist with in-house functions of golf event management sponsorship
presentations. Education and experience utilizing the following skills is required: Superior writing skills for developing articles
and press releases. Knowledge in basic layout and design of print publications (newsletter, press releases, etc.). Competent
user of Window based applications including MS word, Excel, PageMaker. User of the Internet and basic understanding of
on-line communication concepts. Basic knowledge of the game of golf. Compensation and benefits include: Salary
commensurate with education and experience. Paid vacation and sick leave. Health and Dental provided for employee. 401K,
with employer match program. Cafeteria plan, Vision, life, supplemental, and dependent insurance plans available.
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Equipment Manager
The team is looking for an enthusiastic person to coordinate equipment Responsibilities include management and logistics of
coaches, athletes, and equipment between our two training facilities in Princeton, New Jersey, and working as the housing
coordinator and team liaison with local volunteer groups during our summer try-out camp. Interns will also work closely with the
National Governing Body in planning and executing of the Olympic Trials event. Applicants working towards a sports
management degree or who already possess a bachelor's degree in related field are preferred, but not mandatory. A gold medal
candidate will be outgoing, self motivated, capable of organizing projects as directed and willing to work in a somewhat
stressful environment with the singular goal of getting our athletes to the top of the medal podium in Sydney. An educational and fun experience is guaranteed.
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Marketing Director
A rapidly growing touring show basketball team seeks sales and marketing representative for full-time position in our Colorado
front office. Book and schedule game dates with non-profit youth, community, and school organizations. We are looking for a
career-minded sports professional desiring to grow with our organization. At least two years of group sales experience in minor
league sports or similar area desired. You will work hand-in-hand with the President/General Manager in booking dates. Additional responsibilities may be added commensurate with experience. Position is open immediately.
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Promotions Manager
Position Description: Identify, secure and implement promotional opportunities. Responsibilities: Work with local Bank of
America team to identify market specific promotional opportunities, e.g., distribution of flyers and posters to community
groups, civic groups, local businesses and Olympic sponsors. Contact promotions managers at local television affiliates and
radio stations in each market to secure live broadcasts. Secure calendar listings with local magazines, visitor guides,
community web sites and major and secondary newspapers in each market. Oversee implementation of local radio promotions
and execution of live remotes in each market. Coordinate special events for local Bank of America team as needed, i.e., media
events, appearances by local celebrities and/or Olympians, Australian entertainers, zoo animals, etc. Support the efforts of the
local PR managers to generate publicity and traffic. Assist with the production and distribution of all press kit materials.
Qualifications: Enthusiastic, Self-motivated, Resourceful, Flexible, Ability to persuade and influence others, Highly organized,
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure of deadlines, Strong writing and computer skills, Personable, Professional, Ability
to work in a virtual office environment, Willing to travel EXTENSIVELY. Requirements: Promotions, public relations and/or sales
experience, Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Salary of $26,000 - $30,000 plus benefits.
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