What are the responsibilities and job description for the 50/50 Raffle Seller position at Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment?
Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.
As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes BK MAG, as well as Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.
Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.
We are guided by our core values:
- Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.
- Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.
- Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.
- Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.
SUMMARY
The Brooklyn Nets & New York Liberty Foundation is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the 50/50 Raffle Seller team.
WHO YOU ARE
- Must be 18 years or older at the start of the season
- Detail oriented and strong organization skills
- Enthusiastic, approachable, and self-motivated
- Eager to engage with the Liberty’s diverse fanbase
- Interest in honing sales and interpersonal skills
- Candidates must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Mandatory commitment to at least half the home games per month
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Approach fans pregame and in-game to facilitate the sale of 50/50 Raffle tickets, following all raffle regulations and requirements.
- Answer fan questions regarding the raffle program, as well as basic Barclays Center information.
- Facilitate ticket sales using a handheld device.
- Understand the mission of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty Foundation, which the raffle benefits.
- Represent the 50/50 program, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, and the Liberty as a brand ambassador.
PERKS & BENEFITS
- Viewing of the 4th quarter of games once the raffle concludes.
- This is an especially unique professional development opportunity. In this role, you will gain:
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- Access to the Nets Inside Sales network:
- Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s Inside Sales Program is an entry-level opportunity for those with an interest in career growth, training, and development within a professional sports organization. A role with Inside Sales will aim to help individuals pursue new business opportunities through relationship building, including but not limited to selling Season Memberships, Suite Rentals, Group Events, Arena Events, and more. If successful as a 50/50 Raffle Seller, you may be invited to an interview with Inside Sales.
- 50/50 Raffle Sellers will also have access to the Inside Sales Workshop and other training opportunities.
- Volunteer experience intended to provide unique professional development opportunities.
This is an unpaid, volunteer position as required by New York law (see GML § 189(11); 9 NYCRR § 4620.22(b)(13)).
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.