Job Title: Promotions Team Member

Department: Ballpark Events

Reporting to: Ballpark Events Coordinator

Job Classification: Non-Exempt, part-time seasonal for the 2024 Season

Location (City, State): Oakland, CA

About the A's:

The Oakland A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the Oakland A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:

The Oakland Athletics are currently seeking a member for our part-time, seasonal Promotions Team, called “The Herd” to work the 2024 Season. The Oakland A’s Promotions Team is a fan-interactive and energetic team that will work the majority of 2024 Oakland A’s home games at the Coliseum. Herd members are responsible for the implementation of fan interaction, sponsorship activation, in-game entertainment, and brand marketing. Herd members must always display a high energy, enthusiastic, professional, and friendly attitude to A’s fans at games and outside appearances. Team members must be available throughout the entire baseball season.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with fans throughout the game to promote the A’s brand, our corporate partners, and enhance fan experience at the Oakland Coliseum.
• Game operation responsibilities include, but are not limited to: motivate and energize A’s fans, execute in-game promotions, interact with A’s in-game host for promotions etc.
• Maintain all game day and event equipment; keeping it organized, in good condition, and properly stored after each game and event.
• Perform as Hall of Fame Racing mascots, if needed.
• Staff the A’s Kids Club Booth to promote memberships and fulfill prize redemptions. 
• Assist A’s Mascot, Stomper, with game day responsibilities and occasional appearances in the community.
• Act as support staff for the Ballpark Events department, as needed.
• Represent the organization in a positive, enthusiastic, and professional manner. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Oakland A’s. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Prior experience in promotions, marketing, sales and customer service preferred.
• Must be comfortable performing and interacting with fans on camera in front of large crowds.
• Must be reliable, punctual, courteous, and have good listening and multi-tasking skills. 
• Must have high energy, be enthusiastic, and excited to promote the A’s brand.
• Must have strong ability to work well with co-workers and supervisors in a team environment.
• Must have the physical ability to perform athletic activities, including running, dancing and performing in costume for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50lbs.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 80% of A’s 2020 home games as well as some outside appearances as needed, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must have the ability to work in and around the Oakland area.
• Knowledge of baseball is preferred.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Due to the overwhelming number of submissions, we are not able to respond to each applicant. We keep resumes on file for 6 months and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview.

In adherence to California's Pay Transparency Act (SB 1162), the base hourly rate for this role is $16.50, consistent with California's minimum wage requirement. 

The Oakland A’s Diversity Statement:

Diversity Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we've created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.