Game Day Assistant, Social Impact Programs

Job Details

Description

Position: In Game Assistant – Social Impact Programs

Department: Social Impact

Reporting To: Manager, Social Impact & Development

Type: Part-time

Our Purpose

We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility.

Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021, the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL. Playing at Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world, we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation, One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities.

Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Hiring

The Seattle Kraken aspire to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don’t meet every job requirement listed—or if you haven’t played ice hockey before or are still learning about the sport—we still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is ‘Make Us Better’ and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy.

If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing: [email protected].

Position Summary

This seasonal part-time position requires a driven, proactive, energetic, problem-solving, team-spirited individual to assist the Social Impact Department on game nights during the 25/26 season. Will support all Social Impact and One Roof Foundation activations and fundraising initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support game night activations and fundraising initiatives as assigned, including but not limited to:
• 50/50 Raffle
• Anchor Auctions
• Mystery Pucks
• Kraken Unity Fund/Heroes of the Deep
• Tide Pool
• Social Media
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
  

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Must be available to work all Seattle Kraken home games including evenings and weekends. Please see Kraken 25/26 home game schedule for specific dates and hours.
• Must be available to arrive appx 2 to 3 hours before pucks drop and be available to stay until appx 1 hour after conclusion of game as needed (appx 264 hours a season).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders including fans, donors, and volunteers.
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first.
  
  

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Prior experience working or volunteering with large scale community events.
• Prior experience working or volunteering with nonprofit organizations.
  
  

Total Rewards Package

Compensation:

• In accordance with Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the starting pay rate for this position is $21 per hour. Actual pay will depend on employee’s experience and other job-related factors permitted by law
• Overtime eligibility
• Benefits & Perks
• Company-paid Orca card
• Free parking and pregame meal at Kraken games
  

Working Conditions

Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required

Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.