Community Relations Associate (Part-Time)
Washington Nationals, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Summary:
This position is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Washington Nationals Community Relations (CR) department.
This position will run for the
duration of 24 weeks (approximately 6 months), end of March through September.
This is a paid position that will require 34 hours a week
on-site at Nationals Park, including nights and weekends based on the game and program schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensuring a smooth experience for guests of the Community Relations department during gameday activations. Assist in the execution of Community Relations events and outreach, including gameday programming (special events, tabling set-up, meet and greets, VIP game-day experiences, pregame ceremonies, and in-game activations). Support in the fulfillment and distribution of autographed memorabilia and tickets to community groups. Collaborate with the Community Relations Coordinator to support the management and inventory of shared storage spaces. Provide administrative support for the Senior Vice President of Government & Community Relations. Assist in the execution of programs/events assigned by the supervisor. Other duties as assigned by the Community Relations department. Requirements:
Strong candidates will have experience and demonstrated interest in baseball/softball and experience engaging with community. Must be at least 18 years of age. Successfully pass a background investigation. Available for entire term of internship. Ability to frequently work nights and weekends. Authorized to work in the United States. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer) required. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Must have the ability to appropriately handle challenging situations and coordinate large groups of people with customer service in mind. Must present self in a professional manner to interact with fans of all ages, sponsors, and game day guests, and on occasion, players and their families. Ideal candidate will be a details-minded, energetic self-starter with an outgoing personality. Interest in community relations work required. Working knowledge of Major League Baseball preferred. Uphold Core Values: Excellence, Performance, and Accountability. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best guest experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction - Together. Physical/Environmental Requirements
Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment, however the position will have gameday responsibilities that may include exposure to weather conditions including extreme temperatures. The position will require walking throughout the facility, as well as standing for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Must have a flexible schedule that allows for the possibility of working a combination of days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Compensation:
The projected wage rate for this position is $17.95 per hour. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant's: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
This position is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Washington Nationals Community Relations (CR) department.
This position will run for the
duration of 24 weeks (approximately 6 months), end of March through September.
This is a paid position that will require 34 hours a week
on-site at Nationals Park, including nights and weekends based on the game and program schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensuring a smooth experience for guests of the Community Relations department during gameday activations. Assist in the execution of Community Relations events and outreach, including gameday programming (special events, tabling set-up, meet and greets, VIP game-day experiences, pregame ceremonies, and in-game activations). Support in the fulfillment and distribution of autographed memorabilia and tickets to community groups. Collaborate with the Community Relations Coordinator to support the management and inventory of shared storage spaces. Provide administrative support for the Senior Vice President of Government & Community Relations. Assist in the execution of programs/events assigned by the supervisor. Other duties as assigned by the Community Relations department. Requirements:
Strong candidates will have experience and demonstrated interest in baseball/softball and experience engaging with community. Must be at least 18 years of age. Successfully pass a background investigation. Available for entire term of internship. Ability to frequently work nights and weekends. Authorized to work in the United States. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer) required. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Must have the ability to appropriately handle challenging situations and coordinate large groups of people with customer service in mind. Must present self in a professional manner to interact with fans of all ages, sponsors, and game day guests, and on occasion, players and their families. Ideal candidate will be a details-minded, energetic self-starter with an outgoing personality. Interest in community relations work required. Working knowledge of Major League Baseball preferred. Uphold Core Values: Excellence, Performance, and Accountability. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best guest experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction - Together. Physical/Environmental Requirements
Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment, however the position will have gameday responsibilities that may include exposure to weather conditions including extreme temperatures. The position will require walking throughout the facility, as well as standing for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Must have a flexible schedule that allows for the possibility of working a combination of days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Compensation:
The projected wage rate for this position is $17.95 per hour. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant's: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.